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seize

of property or vest with the right of possession or succession [stand seized of land] 2 : to take possession or custody of (property) esp. by lawful authority [ drugs as evidence] [the judgment of criminal forfeiture

search and seizure

The body of law that covers the issues of examining a person's property with the intention of finding evidence not in plain view (search) and taking possession of that property against the will of its owner or

property

privacy concerning it. The finder of abandoned property is entitled to keep it, and a police officer may take possession of abandoned property as evidence without violating the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. after-acquired property 1

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Separatists

seceders from the Church. They, like Quakers, solemnly affirm, instead of taking the usual oath, before they give evidence. See 3 & 4 Wm. 4, c. 82; (English) Oaths Act, 1888 (51 & 52 Vict. c. 46);

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