Seizure Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Seizure.

Seizure (noun): Refers to the legal act of taking control or possession of someone's property or documents that are believed to be involved in a criminal activity. This process must follow certain legal requirements, like obtaining a special sanction or a warrant, for the seizure to be valid and the items to be usable as evidence. Illegally conducted seizures may result in the items being treated as unworthy as evidence.