sequestration

nouns

the act of segregating or sequestering

"sequestration of the jury"

is derived from

the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions

sequestration

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved

a writ that authorizes the seizure of property

sequestration

domain category

the collection of rules imposed by authority

"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

is a type of (narrower)

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized

is derived from