sequester
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/sɪˈkwestər/
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/sɪˈkwestə(r)/
To legally take control of someone's property or assets until a debt is paid.
The bank sequestered the property to recover the unpaid loan.
銀行は未払いのローンを回収するために財産を差し押さえた。
To isolate a jury from outside influences during a trial to prevent bias.
The judge ordered the jury to be sequestered to ensure a fair trial.
裁判官は公正な裁判を行うために陪審団を隔離するように命じました。