Synonyms for sequestration

Grammar : Noun

Spell : see-kwes-trey-shuh n, si-kwes-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsi kwɛsˈtreɪ ʃən, sɪ kwɛs-

Top 10 synonyms for sequestration

Other synonyms for the word sequestration

Définition of sequestration

Origin : c.1400, from Late Latin sequestrationem (nominative sequestratio) "a depositing," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin sequestrare (see sequester).

noun seclusion

Example sentences :

All that he asked for was sequestration from Oliver and his associates.
Extract from : « The Rough Road » by William John Locke

Listen: in the first place, he puts you under a sort of sequestration.
Extract from : « Louise de la Valliere » by Alexandre Dumas, Pere

Moreover the first step at sequestration had been actually taken.
Extract from : « The Life of John of Barneveld, 1614-23, Volume II. » by John Lothrop Motley

One plan for raising money was the sequestration of Church property.
Extract from : « Mexico » by Susan Hale

The impolicy and immorality of sequestration have been dwelt on.
Extract from : « Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16) » by Thomas Hart Benton

After so much company, I can't relish the idea of sequestration!
Extract from : « American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Part 12. » by John Jay Smith

The sequestration of my books is more mortifying to me than any other stroke.
Extract from : « The Loyalists of Massachusetts » by James H. Stark

"That would mean the sequestration of our claims," said Ingleby.
Extract from : « Delilah of the Snows » by Harold Bindloss

The Council at once adopted the plan, and appointed a Commissioner of Sequestration.
Extract from : « Vermont » by Rowland E. Robinson

The time for repayment of the loan was drawing near, and the sequestration with it.
Extract from : « Tales by Polish Authors » by Various

Antonyms for sequestration

togetherness

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