sequestration
1. the act of segregating or sequestering (Freq. 1) - sequestration of the jury • Syn: segregation • Ant: integration (for: segregation) • Derivationally related forms: sequester, segregationist (for: segregation), segregate (for: segregation) • Hypernyms: separation 2. the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions • Derivationally related forms: sequester • Hypernyms: chemical process, chemical change, chemical action 3. a writ that authorizes the seizure of property • Topics: law, jurisprudence • Hypernyms: writ, judicial writ 4. seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized • Syn: requisition • Derivationally related forms: sequester • Hypernyms: appropriation
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