English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

sequestration

Sequestration (noun) means the process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.

noun
1
The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.
2
A budget cut resulting from a separation of funding mechanisms.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “sequestration” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Etymology

From Middle French sequestration, from Late Latin sequestrātiō, from Latin sequestrō (“sequester”).

Rhymes for sequestration

See all rhymes for sequestration →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sequestration?

"sequestration" (noun) means the process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.

What are the different meanings of sequestration?

"sequestration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating; 2. A budget cut resulting from a separation of funding mechanisms.

Definitions from wiktionary, CC BY-SA · etymology from Wiktionary