be seized of
The phrase "be seized of" is commonly used in legal and diplomatic contexts to indicate ongoing consideration or awareness of a matter.
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Definition
C1Legal Proceedings
(formal, technical)To have ongoing consideration or control over a matter.
Example
- The court is seized of the case and will issue a ruling soon.
C1Diplomatic Settings
(formal, technical)To be formally informed or aware of an issue, often with the intent to continue deliberation.
Example
- The committee remains seized of the situation in the region and will reconvene next month.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "be seized of":
seize uponlay hold oftake possessionhave a handle onlay hands ontake holdget hold ofget to grips with