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Provisional seizure of assets
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
Provisional restriction of assets to secure potential financial liabilities in criminal proceedings. It does not finally transfer ownership or establish guilt.
Legal reference
Criminal Procedure Act · Art. 589 — Provisional seizure of assets
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.