seize.
1. tr. One person said: give power to represent her at trial or outside it.
2. tr. Ant. Put something in the possession of someone or give possession of it.
3. prnl. Become owner of something, take it, put it under his power. U t in sent. Fig. Panic gripped the audience.
4. prnl. Ant. Be powerful or strong; prevent power or force.
