sequestration
//ˌsiːkwɛˈstreɪʃən//
Noun
sequestrationSingular
sequestrationsPlural
1
The act of isolating or setting apart a person, group, or thing from others.
The sequestration of the jury was necessary to prevent outside influence during the trial.
2
The legal seizure of property or assets until a debt is paid or a dispute is resolved.
The court ordered the sequestration of the company's assets until the lawsuit was settled.
3
The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide or other substances to prevent their release into the atmosphere.
Carbon sequestration is an important strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.