sequestrate

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As Thomas Roch gave only too visible proofs of mental alienation, the Administration, in the very interest of his invention, judged it prudent to sequestrate him.

From Facing the Flag by Verne, Jules

He was to inquire into the conduct of Cortez, and in case he thought fit, to seize him, sequestrate his property, and supersede him in command.

From The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) by Irving, Washington

So that her children should not be deprived of their father's fortune, which the nation could sequestrate as the property of an émigré, Mme. de Vaubadon, like many other royalists, had sued for a divorce.

From The House of the Combrays by Le Notre, G., [pseud.]

They have, besides, possessions in Belgium, Piedmont, and Italy, which I intend to sequestrate.

From World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France by Guizot, M. (François)

Her Majesty the Queen of Holland has given orders to her warships temporarily to sequestrate and place an embargo upon all vessels of the Venezuelan Government.

From International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes by Oppenheim, L. (Lassa)