seizure

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːʒə(r)

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seize +‎ -ure

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seizure (plural seizures)

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1. The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

   The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.

2. A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).

   He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epilectic seizure occurred.

3. A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

   He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.

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