Taking by force is a term used to describe the act of taking something without permission or consent. SEIZURE, SEIZING, Abducting, SPOLIATION, and Spoilation are all words that can be used to describe this action. SEIZURE and SEIZING both refer to the act of taking something away from someone without their permission. Abducting is a more specific term that refers to the act of taking someone away against their will. SPOLIATION and Spoilation both refer to the act of taking something away from someone without their permission and then damaging or destroying it.