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seizure, n.
(seizures)
freq. cnt. 4

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

ictus raptus seizure

sample sentences

"he suffered an epileptic seizure"

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convulsion focal seizure raptus hemorrhagicus absence, absence seizure

the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

capture gaining control seizure

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acquiring, getting

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usurpation arrest, apprehension, catch, collar, pinch, taking into custody conquest, conquering, subjection, subjugation enslavement

the taking possession of something by legal process
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seizure

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confiscation, arrogation distress, distraint impoundment, impounding, internment, poundage impress, impressment recapture

the act of taking of a person by force
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capture seizure

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abduction kidnapping, snatch