Definition of Sequestration

1. Noun. The act of segregating or sequestering. "Sequestration of the jury"

Exact synonyms: Segregation
Generic synonyms: Separation
Antonyms: Integration
Derivative terms: Segregate, Segregate, Segregationist, Sequester

2. Noun. 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.
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Derivative terms: Sequester

3. Noun. A writ that authorizes the seizure of property.
Generic synonyms: Judicial Writ, Writ
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

4. Noun. Seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized.
Exact synonyms: Requisition
Generic synonyms: Appropriation
Derivative terms: Sequester

Definition of Sequestration

1. n. The act of separating, or setting aside, a thing in controversy from the possession of both the parties that contend for it, to be delivered to the one adjudged entitled to it. It may be voluntary or involuntary.

Definition of Sequestration

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sequestration

1. 1. Formation of a sequestrum. 2. Loss of blood or of its fluid content into spaces within the body so that it is withdrawn from the circulating volume, resulting in haemodynamic impairment, hypovolaemia, hypotension, and reduced venous return to the heart. Origin: L. Sequestratio, fr. Sequestro, pp. -atus, to lay aside (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sequestration

sequester
sequester
sequestered
sequestering
sequesters
sequestra
sequestra
sequestrable
sequestral
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sequestrated
sequestrates
sequestrating
sequestration (current term)
sequestration (current term)
sequestrations
sequestration cyst
sequestration dermoid
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sequestrectomy
sequestrotomy
sequestrum
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sequestrums
sequin
sequined
sequining
sequinned
sequins

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