sequestration

• Nom désignant l'action de mettre à l'écart, de séparer ou de saisir quelque chose, comme des biens ou une substance chimique, souvent à des fins juridiques ou scientifiques.

A noun referring to the act of isolating, separating, or seizing something, such as property or a chemical substance, often for legal or scientific purposes.

1. Isolation or separationC1formal

   The act of isolating or setting someone or something apart from others.

   Isolement ou séparation

   • The sequestration of the witness was necessary for their safety.
   • The patient's sequestration in a quarantine ward prevented the spread of infection.
   • The jury underwent sequestration to avoid outside influence.

   Synonymesexclusionisolationquarantineremovalseclusionsegregationseparationwithdrawal

   Antonymesassociationinclusionincorporationintegrationunion

2. Chemical bindingC2formalscientific

   The process of forming a stable compound with an ion, atom, or molecule, rendering it inactive or unavailable for further reactions.

   Séquestration chimique

   • Carbon sequestration involves capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
   • The chelating agent facilitates the sequestration of metal ions in the solution.
   • Sequestration of pollutants is a key step in water treatment.

   Synonymesbindingchelationimmobilization

3. Legal seizure of propertyC2formallegal

   A legal writ or court order authorizing the seizure of property until a debt or demand is satisfied.

   Saisie judiciaire de biens

   • The court issued a sequestration order against the debtor's assets.
   • Sequestration of the property was enforced to recover the unpaid taxes.
   • The landlord obtained a sequestration to claim the overdue rent.

   Synonymesattachmentdistraintdistressexecutionlevy

4. Temporary confiscationC2formallegal

   The act of seizing and holding property belonging to another person until profits from it cover the amount owed.

   Séquestration (confiscation temporaire)

   • The sequestration of the company's assets was carried out by the bailiff.
   • They faced sequestration of their estate due to unpaid debts.
   • The legal process of sequestration allowed the creditor to recover the loan.

   Synonymesattachmentdistraintdistressimpoundmentseizure