se|ques|tra|tion

se|ques|tra|tion
se|ques|tra|tion «SEE kwehs TRAY shuhn, sih KWEHS-», noun.
1. a) the act of seizing and holding property until a debt is paid or legal claims are satisfied. b) a writ authorizing this.
2. forcible or authorized seizure; confiscation: »

His former delinquencies…were severely punished by fine and sequestration (Scott).

3. separation or withdrawal from others; seclusion.

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