Definitions

1. verb

to take possession of, especially by force or authority, and to hold or keep in one’s power

“The police had to unseize the building from the protesters.”

2. verb

to relieve or release from an obligation or duty

“The company tried to unseize its employees from working overtime without pay.”

3. noun

an act of taking possession of something, especially by force or authority

“The unseize of the building was a dramatic moment in the film.”