Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sequestra
Noun
/sɪˈkwɛs.trə/
Definition
A legal term referring to the act of taking possession of assets or property to secure a debt or to preserve them for future legal proceedings.
Examples
- The court decided to sequestra the funds until the dispute was resolved.
- After the allegations, the company had to sequestra its assets for safety.
Meaning
To sequester can also mean to isolate or set apart something, particularly in a legal context.
Synonyms
- Sequester
- Isolate
- Separate
- Withdraw
