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The definition of seize
11 Definitions of: seize
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- verb, to take hold of quickly; grab
- verb, to grasp mentally, esp rapidly
- verb, to take mental possession of
- verb, to take possession of rapidly and forcibly
- verb, to take legal possession of; take into custody
- verb, to take by force or capture
- verb, to take immediate advantage of
- verb, nautical to bind (two ropes together or a piece of gear to a rope). See also serve
- verb, (of mechanical parts) to become jammed, esp because of excessive heat
- verb, to be apprised of; conversant with
- verb, the usual US spelling of seise
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- verb, to put into legal possession of (property, etc)
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of seize