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seizure in German

seizure in German is Beschlagnahme, Anfall — seizure means the act of taking something by force or by legal authority.

seizure in German

Beschlagnahme
noun
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
Anfall
noun

What does "seizure" mean?

  1. noun The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
    "The seizure of the vessel and its cargo was upheld by the court."
  2. noun A sudden episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, often causing convulsions, common in epilepsy.
    "She had two seizures in the night and was kept in for observation."
  3. noun The taking of control of a place, position or power, usually suddenly and by force.
    "The seizure of the broadcasting station was the first sign of the coup."
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seizure in a sentence

  • The seizure of the vessel and its cargo was upheld by the court.
  • Border officers reported a record seizure of counterfeit goods.
  • She had two seizures in the night and was kept in for observation.
  • Not all seizures involve shaking; some look like a few seconds of blankness.

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What is "seizure" in German?
"seizure" in German is Beschlagnahme, Anfall. seizure means: The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
How do you use "seizure" in a sentence?
Example: "The seizure of the vessel and its cargo was upheld by the court." In German, "seizure" is Beschlagnahme, Anfall.
Are there other ways to say "seizure" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "seizure": Beschlagnahme, Anfall.
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