Definition of sequester
Etymology
Late Latin sequestrō (“set aside”), from Latin sequester (“mediator, trustee”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/, /səˈkwɛs.tə/
- (US) IPA: /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/, /səˈkwɛs.tɚ/
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Verb
sequester (third-person singular simple present sequesters, present participle sequestering, simple past and past participle sequestered)
- To separate from all external influence.
The jury was sequestered from the press by the judge's order.
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