sequestration
/ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The act of taking and keeping something, often officially or by law. It can also mean removing someone or something from others, especially for a time.
- The court ordered sequestration of the company's assets.
- Sequestration kept the jury apart during the trial.
- Carbon sequestration helps reduce pollution.
Adinary Nuance
Sequestration is more formal and specific than words like removal or taking away. In law, it often means official taking of property or isolation of a jury. In science, it often means storing something safely, especially carbon.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- sự tịch thu
- Spanish
- secuestro
- Chinese
- 封存
- Japanese
- 隔離
- Korean
- 격리
Etymology
Sequestration comes from Late Latin sequestrare, meaning 'to set aside' or 'to surrender for safekeeping'. It entered English in the 15th century through legal and formal use.
Common phrases
carbon sequestrationjury sequestrationsequestration of assetssequestration order
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Frequently asked questions
- Is sequestration a formal word?
- Yes. It is mostly used in legal, scientific, or academic writing.
- What is the difference between sequestration and confiscation?
- Confiscation usually means taking property as a penalty. Sequestration is broader and can mean official removal or separation.
- What does carbon sequestration mean?
- It means storing carbon so it does not stay in the atmosphere.
- Is sequestration common in everyday English?
- No. Most people meet it in news, law, science, or exam texts.