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Seizur

Noun

Definition: A sudden attack, fit, or convulsion, typically caused by an abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Example sentence: He had a seizur while walking down the street and had to be taken to the hospital immediately.

Verb

Definition: To take hold of forcefully or violently.

Example sentence: The waves seizured the boat and threw it against the rocks.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun: The act of taking possession of something, especially by legal authority.

Example sentence: The government ordered the seizur of the illegal drugs from the traffickers.

2. Noun: A sudden surge in a particular activity or condition.

Example sentence: The stock market experienced a seizur of buying activity as investors rushed to purchase shares.

3. Noun: A sudden, overwhelming feeling or emotion.

Example sentence: She couldn't help but feel a seizur of joy as she received the news of her promotion.

4. Verb: To take legal possession of a property or assets as a result of non-payment or violation of terms.

Example sentence: The bank seizured the house due to the borrower's failure to repay the mortgage.