seize property

Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words

to take property using official power and force

propertyVERB + NOUN (possessions)

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Examples (10)

  • The police have the power to seize property suspected of being used in a crime.
  • The government moved to seize the property of the corrupt officials.
  • Under the new law, authorities can seize property without a warrant in emergencies.
  • The bank threatened to seize his property if the debt wasn't paid.
  • Customs officers are authorized to seize property that has been smuggled into the country.
  • The court ordered the state to seize the property to settle the outstanding fines.
  • During the war, the occupying army began to seize private property.
  • If you fail to pay your taxes, the IRS may seize your property.
  • The rebels attempted to seize property belonging to the local landowners.
  • Legal experts argue over the right of the state to seize property for public use.