Sei"zure (?), n. 1. The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.

2. Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership.

Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust,
And give me seizure of the mighty wealth.

3. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.

Sei"zure (?), n. 1. The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.

2. Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership.

Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust,
And give me seizure of the mighty wealth.

3. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.

• The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
       The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.
  
• A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
       He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epilectic seizure occurred.
  
• A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
       He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.