Meaning of the word seizure in English
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seizure
US /ˈsiː.ʒɚ/
UK /ˈsiː.ʒɚ/
Noun
1.
a sudden attack of illness, especially one that affects the brain and causes convulsions or loss of consciousness
Example:
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The patient suffered a severe epileptic seizure.
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She had a sudden seizure and collapsed.
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2.
the action of capturing someone or something using force
Example:
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The police made a large seizure of illegal drugs.
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The government ordered the seizure of the company's assets.
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