Sequester: meaning, definitions and examples

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sequester

 

[ sษชหˆkwษ›stษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To sequester means to isolate or hide away a person, object, or information. In legal terms, it may refer to taking possession of property until a debt is paid or a legal judgment is made. The term is often used in trials to protect a jury from outside influence by keeping them away from the public. Sequestering may also involve setting aside assets for safekeeping during legal proceedings.

Synonyms

isolate, seclude, segregate, set apart

Examples of usage

  • The judge decided to sequester the jury during the trial.
  • Witnesses were sequestered to prevent outside influence.
  • The government may sequester assets in fraud cases.
Context #2 | Verb

environmental context

In an environmental context, to sequester refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. This is a critical method for reducing the impact of climate change by preventing these gases from entering the atmosphere. Various techniques and technologies are employed to sequester carbon in forests, soils, or geological formations.

Synonyms

capture, store, trap

Examples of usage

  • Scientists are working on new ways to sequester carbon more efficiently.
  • Forests can naturally sequester large amounts of carbon.
  • Carbon sequestration is essential for achieving climate targets.

Translations

Translations of the word "sequester" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sequestrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sequestern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบะฒะตัั‚ั€ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sekwestrowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผๅŽใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saisir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secuestro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท el koymak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ˆ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabavit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabaviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃๆŠผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaseฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั„ะธัะบะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒคแƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsadirษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secuestro

Etymology

The word 'sequester' originates from the Latin word 'sequestrare,' which means 'to set aside' or 'to place apart.' This Latin term is derived from 'sequester,' which combines 'se-' (apart) and 'quaerere' (to seek). The term started appearing in English around the late 14th century, initially used in legal contexts to refer to the taking possession of property. Over time, its use expanded to include both legal isolation (such as sequestering juries) and environmental applications (such as carbon sequestration in relation to global warming). Its adaptability has allowed it to maintain relevance in contemporary language while retaining its core meaning of separation and isolation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,266, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.