seizure in Portuguese
seizure in Portuguese is apreensão, apropriação, convulsão — seizure means the act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
seizure in Portuguese
apreensão
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
apropriação
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
convulsão
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
ataque
A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
What does "seizure" mean?
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noun The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
"Customs officers carried out the seizure of the smuggled goods."
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noun A sudden episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, often causing convulsions, common in epilepsy.
"He had his first seizure at the age of nine."
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seizure in a sentence
- Customs officers carried out the seizure of the smuggled goods.
- The court ordered the seizure of his assets.
- He had his first seizure at the age of nine.
- The medication is meant to reduce the frequency of seizures.
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What is "seizure" in Portuguese?
"seizure" in Portuguese is apreensão, apropriação, convulsão. seizure means: The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
How do you use "seizure" in a sentence?
Example: "Customs officers carried out the seizure of the smuggled goods." In Portuguese, "seizure" is apreensão, apropriação, convulsão.
Are there other ways to say "seizure" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "seizure": apreensão, apropriação, convulsão, ataque.
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