Sēiz’ūre, n.

(seez’yūr), n. 1. The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief; the seizure of a town by an enemy; the seizure of a throne by a usurper.

2. Retention within one’s grasp or power; possession. “And give me seizure of the mighty wealth.” Dryden.
3. That which is seized, or taken possession of; thing laid hold of or possessed.