1. To seize as forfeited to the public treasury
2. To seize by or as if by authority
Saisir.
1. Attraper. Saisir une balle.
2. S'emparer. Le découragement l'a saisi.
3. Comprendre. Saisir une allusion.
4. Surprendre. Saisir un regard.
ETYM Latin confiscatus, p. p. of confiscare to confiscate, prop., to lay up in a chest; con- + fiscus basket, purse, treasury. Related to Fiscal.
Surrendered as a penalty; SYN. forfeit, forfeited.