Definitions

1. noun

A piece of dead bone that has become separated from the living bone, often as a result of an infection or a fracture.

“The surgeon explained that the patient’s condition required the removal of a sequestrum from the bone to prevent further complications.”

2. noun

A sum of money or assets that is temporarily withheld from an individual or organization, typically by a court order, to prevent it from being dissipated or misused.

“The court issued an order to sequester the defendant’s assets until the trial was over to ensure that they were not used to flee the country.”