Seizure: meaning, definitions and examples

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seizure

 

[ ˈsiːʒər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or epileptic fit.

Synonyms

attack, convulsion, fit

Examples of usage

  • He suffered a seizure while at work.
  • The child experienced a seizure in the middle of the night.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The action of capturing someone or something using force.

Synonyms

appropriation, capture, confiscation

Examples of usage

  • The police made a seizure of illegal drugs.
  • The seizure of the enemy's assets was a strategic move.

Translations

Translations of the word "seizure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convulsão

🇮🇳 दौरा

🇩🇪 Anfall

🇮🇩 kejang

🇺🇦 судома

🇵🇱 atak

🇯🇵 発作 (ほっさ)

🇫🇷 crise

🇪🇸 convulsión

🇹🇷 nöbet

🇰🇷 발작

🇸🇦 نوبة

🇨🇿 záchvat

🇸🇰 záchvat

🇨🇳 发作

🇸🇮 napad

🇮🇸 flogakast

🇰🇿 ұстама

🇬🇪 კრუნჩვა

🇦🇿 tutma

🇲🇽 convulsión

Etymology

The word 'seizure' originated from the Latin word 'sēcūrus', which means 'to take possession'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a sudden attack or capture. In medical contexts, it is often associated with conditions such as epilepsy. In legal contexts, it pertains to the act of confiscating or capturing assets or individuals.

See also: seize, seized, seizing, unseized.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,559 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.