seizure
Pronunciation:
/ˈsizjʊɚ//ˈsizjʊɚ/noun
Definitions
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
Example: The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
Example: He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred.
A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
Example: He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.
That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.