seizure

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsiʒɚ/

Noun

countable uncountable obsolete

The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law. / A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure). / A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

Japanese Meaning

強制または法的権利に基づく所有権の取得、すなわち物品などを押収する行為。 / 特に執拗な病気（例：てんかん）における、突然の発作や痙攣の発生。 / 急激な痛みや感情の急襲的な発生。

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The court-ordered seizure of the company's assets forced it to suspend operations immediately.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

裁判所命令による会社の資産の差し押さえで、事業は直ちに停止した。

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Sense（1）

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

the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.

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Sense（2）

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

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

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Sense（3）

A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

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

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Sense（4）

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

Sense（5）

(obsolete) Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

seizures

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