seizure

Meaning

Noun

• The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
• A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
• A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
• That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
• Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

Origin

• seize + -ure