Legal Definitions - seize

Seize (verb) means to take possession of something or someone by force or legal right. It can also mean to become aware of something.

• The police seized the drugs during the raid.
• The government seized the land for public use.
• He seized the opportunity to start his own business.
• She seized the moment and kissed him.

The first two examples illustrate the act of taking possession of something by force or legal right. In the first example, the police seized the drugs during a raid, which means they took possession of them by force. In the second example, the government seized the land for public use, which means they took possession of it by legal right.

The third and fourth examples illustrate the act of taking advantage of an opportunity. In the third example, he seized the opportunity to start his own business, which means he took advantage of the opportunity. In the fourth example, she seized the moment and kissed him, which means she took advantage of the moment.

Overall, the term "seize" refers to taking possession of something or someone, whether by force or legal right, or taking advantage of an opportunity.