1. a sudden attack or convulsion, especially one caused by epilepsy or another medical condition
Usage: medical
2. the action of taking someone or something by force
3. the action of taking control of a place or situation

Examples

• The patient experienced a seizure and was rushed to the hospital.
• His epileptic seizures became less frequent with medication.
• Police made a seizure of illegal drugs at the border.
• The seizure of the company’s assets was ordered by the court.
• The military seizure of the capital happened overnight.
• Customs officials conducted a seizure of counterfeit goods.
• The seizure of power by the rebels shocked the nation.