turkey seizes

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. A headline-style or journalistic construction referring to the Republic of Turkey (often abbreviated as 'Turkey') taking legal or administrative action to confiscate assets, freeze funds, or arrest individuals. This usage relies on the metonymic association of the country name with its government authorities.

💬 Examples

  1. In a major crackdown on corruption, Turkey seizes billions in suspected illicit funds and detains several high-profile business executives.