sequestrate
v[Tn]
1 (law 律) take temporary possession of (a debtor's property, funds, etc) until a debt has been paid or other claims met 扣押(债务人的财产、 资金等)(至还清债务等时).
2 confiscate (sth) 没收; 充公.
🗣️ 情景例句
When he came to the States five years ago, he had only forty dollars in his pocket.