Seizure

/ˈsiːʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of taking possession, especially by legal authority

The police made a seizure of the illegal drugs found in the warehouse.

a sudden attack or convulsion, especially in reference to a medical condition such as epilepsy

He experienced a seizure while walking to the store, prompting an emergency response.

the state of being seized or captured

The seizure of the ship by pirates caused international outrage.

Middle English, from Old French 'seizir', from Latin 'sequestrare', meaning 'to seize' or 'take possession'.

seizure disorder

A medical condition characterized by recurrent seizures.

seizure of property

The act of taking someone's property by legal means.

grand mal seizure

A type of severe seizure that involves loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions.

epilepsy

A neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures.

convulsion

Involuntary contraction of muscles, often associated with seizures.

capture

The act of taking possession of something.

To have a seizure.

He totally seized during the concert when the lights flashed.

An unexpected fit or outburst.

That party was crazy; it felt like a seizure when everyone started dancing.