se·ques·ter 
/sɪˈkwɛstɚ/ verb
se·ques·ters; se·ques·tered; se·ques·ter·ing /sɪˈkwɛstɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 formal : to keep (a person or group) apart from other people
▪ The jury was sequestered until a verdict was reached. ▪ He was sequestered in his room. 2 law : to take (property) until a debt has been paid
▪ Their property was sequestered.
▪ The jury was sequestered until a verdict was reached. ▪ He was sequestered in his room.
▪ Their property was sequestered.
