Legal Definitions - Seizure

Definition: Seizure is when the government or its representative takes away someone's property because it was obtained illegally or to pay off a court order.

Example 1: The police seized the drug dealer's car because it was used to transport illegal drugs.

Example 2: The IRS seized the businessman's bank account to pay off his unpaid taxes.

These examples show how the government can take away someone's property if it was used for illegal activities or to pay off debts owed to the government. Seizure is a legal process that allows the government to take away property, but it must follow certain rules and procedures to ensure that the individual's rights are protected.