01 n. The act of separating, or setting aside, a thing in controversy from the possession of both the parties that contend for it, to be delivere…
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The act of separating, or setting aside, a thing in controversy from the possession of both the parties that contend for it, to be delivered to the one adjudged entitled to it. It may be voluntary or involuntary.(Civil & Com. Law)
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The state of being separated or set aside; separation; retirement; seclusion from society.“Since Henry Monmouth first began to reign, . . . This loathsome sequestration have I had.” — Shak.
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Disunion; disjunction.[Obs.]