seizer
71attachment — The legal process of seizing another s property in accordance with a writ or judicial order for the purpose of securing satisfaction of a judgment yet to be rendered. The act or process of taking, apprehending, or seizing persons or property, by… …
72seizable — seize ► VERB 1) take hold of suddenly and forcibly. 2) take forcible possession of. 3) (of the police or another authority) take possession of by warrant or legal right. 4) take (an opportunity) eagerly and decisively. 5) (seize on/upon) take… …
73seize — ► VERB 1) take hold of suddenly and forcibly. 2) take forcible possession of. 3) (of the police or another authority) take possession of by warrant or legal right. 4) take (an opportunity) eagerly and decisively. 5) (seize on/upon) take eager… …
74seize — [sēz] vt. seized, seizing [ME saisen < OFr saisir < ML sacire, prob. < Frank * sakjan, to lay claim to one s rights < IE base * sāg > SAKE1] 1. a) Historical to put in legal possession of a feudal holding b) to put in legal… …
75abductor — noun 1. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) • Syn: ↑kidnapper, ↑kidnaper, ↑snatcher • Derivationally related forms: ↑snatch (for: ↑snatcher), ↑abduct, ↑ …
76kidnaper — noun someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) • Syn: ↑kidnapper, ↑abductor, ↑snatcher • Derivationally related forms: ↑snatch (for: ↑snatcher), ↑abduct …
77kidnapper — noun someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) (Freq. 4) • Syn: ↑kidnaper, ↑abductor, ↑snatcher • Derivationally related forms: ↑snatch (for: ↑snatcher), ↑ …
78seize — v. 1 tr. take hold of forcibly or suddenly. 2 tr. take possession of forcibly (seized the fortress; seized power). 3 tr. take possession of (contraband goods, documents, etc.) by warrant or legal right, confiscate, impound. 4 tr. affect suddenly… …
79snatcher — noun 1. a thief who grabs and runs a purse snatcher • Derivationally related forms: ↑snatch • Hypernyms: ↑thief, ↑stealer 2. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) • Syn: ↑ …
80seys — seys(e, seysere etc., obs. ff. cease v., seizer …
