1. To legally take possession of property or valuables, typically by an authority such as law enforcement, courts, or government agencies
The police had a warrant to seize assets connected to the criminal investigation.
A polícia tinha um mandado para apreender os bens relacionados à investigação criminal.
2. To confiscate or impound goods or property as a penalty or enforcement action
The tax authorities seized assets from the company due to unpaid taxes.
As autoridades fiscais apreenderam os bens da empresa devido aos impostos não pagos.