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Sequestering: meaning, definitions and examples

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sequestering

 

[ sษชหˆkwษ›stษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Sequestering refers to the act of isolating or removing something or someone from a particular group or environment, often for legal or procedural reasons. In legal terms, it is typically used to describe the act of securing assets or evidence in a manner that prevents tampering or misuse. Sequestering may also imply the act of placing jurors in isolation during a trial to prevent them from being influenced by external factors. Overall, this process is vital in ensuring fairness and integrity during legal proceedings.

Synonyms

isolate, put aside, seclude, secure

Examples of usage

  • The judge ordered the sequestering of the jury.
  • Sequestering materials is important for the preservation of evidence.
  • The company was sequestered from the funds until further investigation.
  • The witnesses were sequestered to avoid any influence on their testimony.
Context #2 | Verb

environmental context

In environmental science, sequestering refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. This is done to mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce the overall concentration of these gases in the atmosphere. Various methods such as afforestation, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and soil carbon sequestration are employed for this purpose. Effective sequestering can significantly contribute to lowering global warming potential and enhancing ecological balance.

Synonyms

capture, lock away, store

Examples of usage

  • The forest acts as a sequestering agent for atmospheric CO2.
  • Soil sequestering techniques are essential for combating climate change.
  • Scientists are researching new ways to enhance carbon sequestering.
  • Sequestering carbon in trees can help fight climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "sequestering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sequestro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคชเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abtrennung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyitaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบะฒะตัั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sekwestracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saisie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secuestro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผcbir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zadrลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadrลพenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃๆŠผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaseg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹ะฝ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsadirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secuestro

Etymology

The term 'sequester' originates from the Latin word 'sequestrare,' which means 'to set apart,' or 'to separate.' The root of the word, 'sequester,' can be traced back to 'sequester,' meaning to place in custody or isolation. Its use in legal terminology dates back to the Middle Ages when it referred to the separation of property from its owner until a dispute was resolved. Over time, the word evolved to encompass broader meanings, including environmental science, particularly in discussions about carbon sequestration and climate change. Sequestering, therefore, has distinctly different yet interrelated applications in both legal and scientific discourse, reflecting the versatility of the term across various fields. The historical context and implications contribute to the understanding of importance in terms of legal proceedings and environmental sustainability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,681 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.