Appropriation Crossword Clue

We think the answer is "SEIZING" which means:

noun
• • Small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
• • The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
verb
• • To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
• • To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
• • To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
• • To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
• • To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
• • To fasten, fix.
• • To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
• • To have a seizure.
• • To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
• • To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
• • (with of) to cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
adjective
• • That seizes the attention; impressive.

An example sentence would be:

• • "The seizing army marched into the city triumphantly."
• • "She had a seizing pain in her stomach."

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