sequestration
[/ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: sequestrations
sequestro
1. the action of taking legal possession of assets or property, typically by a court order, until a legal claim is settled
The court ordered the sequestration of the defendant's bank accounts pending trial.
O tribunal ordenou o sequestro das contas bancárias do réu até o julgamento.
2. the removal or isolation of a person or group from society
The sequestration of the jury during the high-profile trial was necessary to ensure impartiality.
O sequestro do júri durante o julgamento de grande repercussão foi necessário para garantir imparcialidade.
3. in environmental science, the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide or other substances from the atmosphere
Carbon sequestration in forests helps mitigate climate change.
O sequestro de carbono nas florestas ajuda a mitigar as mudanças climáticas.
4. automatic reduction of government spending when budgetary targets are not met
The sequestration of federal funds resulted in budget cuts across multiple agencies.
O sequestro de fundos federais resultou em cortes orçamentários em várias agências.
In the United States, 'sequestration' gained prominence in political discourse during budget disputes, particularly referring to automatic spending cuts. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is primarily used in legal contexts regarding property seizure and court orders. Environmental usage is increasingly common globally as climate change discussions intensify.
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