- judicial sequestration
- noun
: a mandate of a Louisiana court directing a sheriff to take possession of property in a dispute to await the order of the court as to who is entitled to possession
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
judicial sequestration
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judicial — ju·di·cial /jü di shəl/ adj [Latin judicialis, from judicium judgment, from judic judex judge, from jus right, law + dicere to determine, say] 1 a: of or relating to a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the… … Law dictionary
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judicial — Belonging to the office of a judge; as judicial authority. Relating to or connected with the administration of justice; as a judicial officer. Having the character of judgment or formal legal procedure; as a judicial act. Proceeding from a court… … Black's law dictionary
judicial — Belonging to the office of a judge; as judicial authority. Relating to or connected with the administration of justice; as a judicial officer. Having the character of judgment or formal legal procedure; as a judicial act. Proceeding from a court… … Black's law dictionary
judicial lien — A lien obtained by judgment, levy, sequestration, or other legal or equitable process or proceeding (SA Bankruptcy.com) A lien obtained by a judgment, levy or other legal proceeding. (Bernstein s Dictionary of Bankruptcy Terminology) Under Title… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
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judicial lien — One obtained by judgment, levy, sequestration, or other legal or equitable process or proceeding. Within meaning of Bankruptcy Code lien avoidance section, is charge against or interest in property to secure payment of debt, obtained by judgment… … Black's law dictionary
