CEFR C2

sequestrate

verb

Meaning

To legally seize or confiscate property, assets, or funds, typically by court order, until a debt is paid or a legal dispute is resolved.

Examples

The court decided to sequestrate the defendant's bank accounts pending the outcome of the trial.
Creditors petitioned the judge to sequestrate the firm's equipment to cover the outstanding loans.

Synonyms: seize, confiscate, sequester, impound

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sequestrate (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkwɪstreɪt/

Definition

To legally seize or confiscate property, assets, or funds, typically by court order, until a debt is paid or a legal dispute is resolved.

Examples

The court decided to sequestrate the defendant's bank accounts pending the outcome of the trial.
Creditors petitioned the judge to sequestrate the firm's equipment to cover the outstanding loans.
Authorities were granted the power to sequestrate all profits generated from the illegal enterprise.

How to Use sequestrate

sequestrate assets (collocation): The act of legally taking control of financial holdings. — "The bank moved to sequestrate assets belonging to the bankrupt developer."
sequestrate someone (collocation): To isolate a person, usually a juror or witness. — "The court decided to sequestrate the witness to prevent external influence."

Synonyms of sequestrate

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