Word: seizes
To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
To take possession of (by force, law etc.). Example: to seize a ship after libeling
To have a sudden and powerful effect upon. Example: a fever seized him
To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line. Example: to seize or stop one rope on to another
To fasten, fix.
To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon). Example: to seize on the neck of a horse
To have a seizure.
To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up. Example: Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.
To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
(with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court). Example: This Court will remain seized of this matter.
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