seizure

UK /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/ US /ˈsi.ʒɚ/
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

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.

2

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

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

3

A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

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

4

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

5

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.

verb

1

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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