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The definition of seize

11 Definitions of: seize

    1. verb, to take hold of quickly; grab
    2. verb, to grasp mentally, esp rapidly
    3. verb, to take mental possession of
    4. verb, to take possession of rapidly and forcibly
    5. verb, to take legal possession of; take into custody
    6. verb, to take by force or capture
    7. verb, to take immediate advantage of
    8. verb, nautical to bind (two ropes together or a piece of gear to a rope). See also serve
    9. verb, (of mechanical parts) to become jammed, esp because of excessive heat
    10. verb, to be apprised of; conversant with
    11. verb, the usual US spelling of seise
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    1. verb, to put into legal possession of (property, etc)
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