[ 'si:kwəstreɪt , 'si:kwɛs- ]
■ verb
1》 take legal possession of (assets) until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met.
↘legally place (the property of a bankrupt) in the hands of a trustee for division among the creditors.
↘declare bankrupt.
2》 take forcible possession of; confiscate.
Derivatives
sequestrable adjective
sequestrator 'si:kwɪˌstreɪtə noun