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sequester
/sɪˈkwestə/
verb
izolować
Also
oddzielaćkonfiskować
Definition
To isolate or hide away (someone or something); to take legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims met.
Examples
The jury was sequestered during the trial to prevent outside influence.
Ława przysięgłych została odizolowana podczas procesu, aby zapobiec wpływom zewnętrznym.
The court decided to sequester his assets.
Sąd postanowił skonfiskować jego aktywa.
Synonyms
Collocations
sequester a jurysequester fundssequester oneself
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