sequestration
2 synonyms for sequestration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of setting something apart or separating it.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came from Middle French sequestration, from Late Latin sequestrātiō, from Latin sequestrō (“sequester”).
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