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seizure in Tagalog

pagsamsam

/ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)//ˈsi.ʒɚ/

seizure in Tagalog: pagsamsam. In English, seizure means the act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

Tagalog words for seizure

act of taking possession, as by force or right of law
pagsamsam

English meaning of seizure

  1. noun The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
  2. noun The state of being seized or of having been taken.
  3. noun That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
  4. noun A retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

Full definition of seizure

seizure in a sentence

  • the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
  • The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.
  • The continued seizure of the car is a violation of my rights.

Synonyms of seizure

seizure in other languages

Questions about seizure in Tagalog

What is the meaning of seizure in Tagalog?
Seizure in Tagalog is pagsamsam.
Ano ang seizure sa Tagalog?
Seizure: pagsamsam.
What does seizure mean in English?
Seizure means the act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

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