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    Saisie (en. Seizure)

    [sɛzi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of intervention to seize goods, objects, or interests.
    The seizure of assets was ordered by the court.
    La saisie des biens a été ordonnée par le tribunal.
    Taking possession of something, often legally.
    He suffered a seizure of his bank accounts.
    Il a subi une saisie de ses comptes en banque.
    State of what has been seized.
    The seizures affected the operation of the business.
    Les saisies ont affecté le fonctionnement de l'entreprise.
    verb
    To take or catch something quickly.
    She seizes the book before it falls.
    Elle saisit le livre avant qu'il ne tombe.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'saisir', which comes from Latin 'saisire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    real estate seizure
    Procedure by which a real estate asset is seized due to a debt.
    saisie immobilière
    attachment
    Seizure of sums of money or property in custody.
    saisie-arrêt
    counterfeit seizure
    Seizure aimed at protecting intellectual property rights.
    saisie contrefaçon

    Related Words

    seize
    To take, catch, or have under control.
    saisir
    seizure
    Action of seizing, that which is seized.
    saisissement
    seizing
    That attracts attention by its strength or depth.
    saisissant

    Slang Meanings

    To have something under control or in grip.
    He has control over his project effectively.
    Il a la saisie sur son projet de manière efficace.
    To catch something quickly.
    She seized the opportunity without hesitation.
    Elle a fait une saisie de l'occasion sans hésiter.