The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - seizure n.

1) seizing, confiscating, confiscation, appropriation, impounding, commandeering, capture, taking, possession, annexation, sequestration, usurpation: Police today announced the seizure of a shipment of 2000 pounds of cocaine. 2) spasm, attack, fit, paroxysm, convulsion, Technical ictus: He has had another seizure and is not expected to live.