Seized

What does SEIZED mean?

Seized is a form of SEIZE.

1. verb

   take hold of; grab

   “The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter”

2. verb

   take or capture by force

   “The terrorists seized the politicians”

3. verb

   take possession of by force, as after an invasion

   “the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants”

4. verb

   take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

   “The FBI seized the drugs”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.