채무 변제나 법적 분쟁 해결 시까지 자산을 법적으로 압류하는 행위
The legal process of seizing or taking possession of assets until a debt is paid or a legal dispute is settled.
예문:
"The court ordered the sequestration of the defendant's property to ensure the fine would be paid."
"Failure to comply with the injunction led to the immediate sequestration of the union's funds."
물질, 특히 이산화탄소를 분리하여 장기간 저장하거나 격리하는 과정
The process of removing or isolating a substance, especially the long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
예문:
"Forests play a vital role in carbon sequestration by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere."
"The natural sequestration of minerals in the soil helps maintain the ecosystem's balance."
정부 지출이 한도를 초과할 경우 예산을 일률적으로 자동 삭감하는 절차
A procedure in which automatic, across-the-board spending cuts are triggered if government spending exceeds a set limit.
예문:
"The government warned that sequestration would lead to a reduction in military readiness."
"Many federal agencies faced significant staff reductions due to the sudden sequestration."
사람이나 사물을 다른 사람들로부터 떼어놓거나 격리하는 행위
The act of isolating someone or something from others, or the state of being isolated.
예문:
"The jury was kept in sequestration throughout the high-profile trial to prevent outside influence."
"After years of public service, he chose a life of quiet sequestration in the countryside."