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A quick definition of seize:

Term: SEIZE

Definition: Seize means to take something forcefully or to be in possession of something. It can also mean to become aware of something. In legal terms, seizure is the act of taking possession of a person or property by legal right or process. This can include confiscation or arrest that may interfere with a person's privacy. Constructive seizure is when there is an intention to take possession of someone else's property, either by acquiring control of it or by posting notice of its pending foreclosure.

A more thorough explanation:

Seize (verb) means to take possession of something or someone by force or legal right. It can also mean to become aware of something.

  • The police seized the drugs during the raid.
  • The government seized the land for public use.
  • He seized the opportunity to start his own business.
  • She seized the moment and kissed him.

The first two examples illustrate the act of taking possession of something by force or legal right. In the first example, the police seized the drugs during a raid, which means they took possession of them by force. In the second example, the government seized the land for public use, which means they took possession of it by legal right.

The third and fourth examples illustrate the act of taking advantage of an opportunity. In the third example, he seized the opportunity to start his own business, which means he took advantage of the opportunity. In the fourth example, she seized the moment and kissed him, which means she took advantage of the moment.

Overall, the term "seize" refers to taking possession of something or someone, whether by force or legal right, or taking advantage of an opportunity.

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babycat
11:06
For one I would try not asking questions that start with “How do you recommend grooming a child?”
11:06
lol people just have bad connotations with it, is it grooming to have your kid play hockey with you and watch games so they want to play when they turn 6?
Dkk
11:06
@EvolBunny: Maybe, maybe but I think the TBI is better advice.
11:07
yes, is it bad?
gtown baby talk to me .... i know ppl on reddit are mad at u rn maybe like give some As so ppl chill out (mad for valid reason)
Dkk
11:07
From google "TBI stands for traumatic brain injury, which is an injury to the brain caused by an external force"
LSDFan
11:07
all SF operators have TBI's
11:07
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11:07
all serial killers drank milk as childs
11:08
children*
11:08
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:08
@LSDFan: They call it operator syndrome now at the VA
LSDFan
11:09
lol
11:09
I thought it was door kicker syndrome from all the breaching
Dkk
11:09
Ahh childhood, what a sweet sexual time of discovery. Takes me back.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:09
Who knew firing thousands of rounds and being next to explosions was bad for our brains
11:09
It is almost like the people doing that used to die fast
11:10
Didnt plan on anyone living long enough lol
11:10
I long to die on a european battlefield
11:10
thats the true white mans burden
11:10
calm down mostly putin
babycat
11:10
yeah fuck gtown btw
LSDFan
11:10
they don't even kick doors. They put C4 in a dip can and tape it to the wall
11:10
I am sure they kick some doors but yes
11:11
@EvolBunny: im a uki
babycat
11:11
terrible admin
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:11
@babycat: I wonder why gtown felt what they said was a good idea and how secure that individual felt in their job to believe there would be no backlash.
Dkk
11:11
please, tell me more about Europa: The Last Battle @MostlyLegal
11:11
nothing you dont already know
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