sequestrate

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (Legal/Formal) : To take temporary possession of (property) as security against a debt or until a legal claim is settled : A legal action where assets are placed under the control of a trustee or court. To remove or separate from general use or access; to isolate : To set something or someone apart. Usage The primary use of sequestrate is in legal and formal contexts. It describ...