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.