Meaning

• The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

  "The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence."

• A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).

  "He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred."

• A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

  "He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began."

• That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.

• Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.