to seize
verbformal/ɐ.pɾi.ˈẽ.deɾ/medium
a·pre·en·der
Definition
To take possession of something by legal authority, especially illicit or suspect goods.
Customs officers seized the illegal shipment.
The court ordered the seizure of his assets.
Common collocations
to seize goodsto seize drugsto seize assetssearch and seizure warrant
Etymology
Do latim 'apprehendere'.