CEFR C2

sequestered

verb

Meaning

To remove or hide something, especially property, until a debt is paid or a legal obligation is met.

Examples

The court ordered the bank to sequester the funds in the defendant's account.
Lawyers argued that the artwork should not be sequestered as it was a gift.

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sequestered (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkwɛstər/

Definition

To remove or hide something, especially property, until a debt is paid or a legal obligation is met.

Examples

The court ordered the bank to sequester the funds in the defendant's account.
Lawyers argued that the artwork should not be sequestered as it was a gift.
The government can sequester assets to ensure compliance with regulations.

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