Definition of Seizure

The capturing of something by force

Examples of Seizure in a sentence

All of the stolen goods taken in the seizure are being stored in the police lock-up.  🔊

The seizure of the embezzler’s assets stopped him from being able to flee town.  🔊

Despite the seizure of a large truck full of narcotics, the drug cartel was able to continue their smuggling.  🔊

Realizing the driver did not have a license or registration, the officer called a tow truck and instructed back-up to complete a seizure of the vehicle.  🔊

Seizure of the loot by the seafaring pirates caused the robbed sailors to turn back around.  🔊

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