# sequestration

/ˌsɛkwəˈstɹeɪʃən/ (US) · /sˌiːkwɪstɹˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sequestration
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

the act of taking something away from someone, especially a person who is in prison or a country that is at war. It can also mean keeping something hidden or secret.

For teachers: the act of taking possession of property or assets from a person, typically as a legal penalty or during a state of emergency. In a military or diplomatic context, it refers to the isolation or restriction of a person or group.

## Examples

- The government ordered the sequestration of all military assets.
- During the war, the occupying forces implemented the sequestration of private property to fund their operations.
- The legal team argued that the sequestration of the defendant's assets was an unconstitutional seizure without proper judicial oversight.

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