seizure

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

   • the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
   • The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.
   • As yet there had been no alarm of fever. The three seizures had excited some comment, however, and had it not been for the counter-excitement of the burning ship, it is possible that Pine's precaution would have been thrown away
2. 2

   A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).

   • He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred.
3. 3

   A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

   • He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.
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   1. 4

      That which is seized, or taken possession of

      That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.

   2. 5

      A retention within one's grasp or power

      A retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

      • Make o'er thy honour by a deed of trust, / And give me seizure of the mighty wealth.
   3. 6

      To experience an epileptic seizure.

      • My doctor prescribed Namility. It made my vision blurry, I told him. He said keep taking it, it'll stop. Next day at work I seizured in the middle of an order.

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