sequestration (n.)

  1. the act of segregating or sequestering; sequestration of the jury

    [ Syn: segregation ]

  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

  3. a writ that authorizes the seizure of property

  4. seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized

    [ Syn: requisition ]

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