1. sudden attacks of illness, especially involving loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions
Usage: medical
2. the act of taking possession of something by force or legal authority
Usage: legal

Examples

• The patient experienced frequent seizures that required medication.
• Epileptic seizures can be controlled with proper treatment.
• The police conducted seizures of illegal drugs during the raid.
• Asset seizures are common in money laundering cases.
• Her seizures became less severe after starting the new therapy.
• The court ordered the seizure of the defendant’s property.
• Witnesses called for help when they saw him having a seizure.