sequestrating

Meanings

• verb

  The act of seizing and keeping possession of something, especially money, as a creditor's right or as a means of protecting it.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sequestrating
ester , leaster , reaster

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Variants

List of all variants of sequestrating that leads to same result
sequestrate , sequestrated , sequestrates , sequestrating , sequestrator , sequestrators

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'sequester' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to separate'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sequestrating' comes from the Latin word 'sequester', which means 'to set apart'.

2. In some legal systems, sequestrating is used to refer to the act of appointing a guardian for a person who is unable to manage their own affairs.

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Related Concepts

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1. sequestration: The act of seizing and keeping possession of property as security for a debt or as a protective measure.

2. creditor: A person or entity that is owed money.

3. debt: An amount of money owed by one person or entity to another.

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Culture

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In legal contexts, sequestrating refers to the act of seizing property to secure payment of debts. It has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with bankruptcy and financial hardship.

How to Memorize "sequestrating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene where a judge orders the seizure of assets to pay off a debt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of taking possession of something to protect it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Separate and Keep' to remember the meaning of sequestrating.

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