Sei"zure (?), n.
1.
The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
2.
Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership.
Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust,
And give me seizure of the mighty wealth.
Dryden.
3.
That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
© Webster 1913.