Definitions

1. verb

to seize and take into custody, especially as a judicial order, or to take possession of something.

“The court ordered the company to sequestrate its assets to pay off debts.”

2. noun

a judicial order to seize and take into custody, especially of a person’s property or assets.

“The judge issued a sequestration order to protect the plaintiff’s rights.”

3. noun

the act of taking possession of something, especially a person’s property or assets.

“The government imposed sequestration to reduce the national debt.”