Definition of "seizure" in English

noun

1. The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

   • the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
   • The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.

2. (medicine, pathology) A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).

   • He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred.

3. A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

   • He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.

4. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.

5. (obsolete) A retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

verb

1. (informal, intransitive) To experience an epileptic seizure.