seizure
Example Sentences
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Beijing condemns the U.S. seizures as violating international law.
From Barron's
The ship was flying a false flag to disguise the country where it is registered and is subject to a judicial seizure order, the official said.
"It is flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order."
From BBC
The operation follows a record week of seizures - totalling almost £14m - across the country.
From BBC
A US court later released a heavily redacted warrant authorizing the seizure of the ship, which the document said was carried out by the Coast Guard.
From Barron's
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