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sequestrate v

Sequestrate means to take legal possession of property or keep something apart. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of sequestrate

  • to take legal possession of property or keep something apart

Usage examples of sequestrate

The court ordered the sheriff to sequestrate the company’s equipment until the debt dispute was resolved.

To prevent contamination, researchers sequestrate the dangerous sample in a separate sealed room.

The judge may sequestrate disputed funds so neither side can spend the money before trial.

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