1. (

• segregation ,
• sequestration

) the act of segregating or sequestering; "sequestration of the jury" ;

2. (

• sequestration

) the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions ;

3. (

• sequestration

) a writ that authorizes the seizure of property ;

4. (

• sequestration ,
• requisition ,

) seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized ;