sequestrate /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/ ( sequestrating, sequestrated, sequestrates )

• 1. 

  V-T When property is sequestrated, it is taken officially from someone who has debts, usually after a decision in a court of law. If the debts are paid off, the property is returned to its owner. 扣押; 接收 [法律] [usu passive]

  例：

  He tried to prevent union money from being sequestrated by the courts.

  他试图阻止法院扣押工会的钱。

• 2. 

  sequestration N-UNCOUNT

  例：

  ...the sequestration of large areas of land.

  ...没收大片土地。