# Seizure

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R84Rns2UsbgWnMnQCnF0VpU

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Confiscation

**Alternative Labels:**

- Expropriation
- Taking

## Definition

Seizure, within the legal domain, refers to the act of legally taking possession of persons or property by law enforcement or other authorities, typically because the persons or property are suspected of being involved in, or evidence of, illegal activity.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R73Uo5x4VyfiOXt6i4R256t

**Deprecated:** False