foreseize

/fɔrˈsiz/ or /fɔrˈsiːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to take possession of something before it officially comes into existence or ownership

“The government foreseized the assets of the corporation before it went bankrupt.”

2. verb

to seize or take possession of something in advance, often in anticipation of a future event

“The company foreseized on the opportunity to acquire a new market.”

3. noun

the act of taking possession of something before it officially comes into existence or ownership

“The foreseizure of the land was a contentious issue in the court case.”

Synonyms

  • acquire
  • seize
  • take

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • release