sequestrate

Example Sentences

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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

The independent Municipal Self-Governments have the right to sequestrate all unoccupied or uninhabited dwelling-places.

From Ten Days That Shook the World by Reed, John

It is now proposed not only to forbid all teaching by these orders, but also to sequestrate the property of such congregations as exist solely for teaching purposes.

From History of Education by Seeley, Levi

Under these circumstances, Mr. Carter was able to enter into Clement's views, and sequestrate himself for a short period for the more deliberate investigation of the Winchester business.

From Henry Dunbar A Novel by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

Desire had laughed and promised to sequestrate Yorick for the afternoon.

From The Window-Gazer by Mackay, Isabel Ecclestone