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Definition sequester in British English

sequester noun

noun
1

the sequester (short for 'sequestration process') is a series of cuts in the US federal budget, which are imposed automatically if certain spending targets are not met

Example

The debate over the sequester has dominated Washington for much of the last month.

Definition sequester in British English