Definition

To take possession of something, often by legal authority, or to isolate something from others.

Example

The court decided to sequestrate the assets of the company until the investigation was complete.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new law that allows the government to sequestrate assets from tax evaders?

Yeah, I read something about that; it sounds pretty serious.

I wonder how they decide which assets to sequestrate.

I guess they'll have to follow strict guidelines to ensure fairness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sequestrate is formed from "sequester" (from Latin "sequestrare", meaning to set apart or separate) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a verb form). The word means to set apart or separate something, often in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'setting apart' ('sequester') when you hear 'sequestrate' — it means to separate or isolate something.

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