Sequestratio
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The separating or setting aside of a thing in controversy, from the possession of both the parties that contend for it; it is twofold — voluntary, done by consent of all parties; and necessary, when a judge orders it.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat.
In the civll law. The separating or setting aside of a thing in controversy, from the possession of both parties that contend for it. It is two-fold,— voluntary, done by consent of all parties; and necessary, when a judge orders it Brown.