unlawfully-seized
|un-law-ful-ly-seized|
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/ʌnˈlɔːfəli siːzd/
(seize)
take hold forcibly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seize' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'seisir,' where 'seisir' meant 'to take possession of.'
Historical Evolution
'seisir' transformed into the Middle English word 'seisen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'seize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take possession of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take hold of suddenly and forcibly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
taken or captured in a manner that is not permitted by law.
The unlawfully-seized property was returned to its rightful owner.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 17:46