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Attachment is the court document ordering something be taken by law, and the actual act of taking it.

(noun)

An example of an attachment is a court document demanding a car be seized for non-payment, and immediately returned to the dealership.
When a person hired to retrieve a piece of unpaid artwork goes and gets it, it is an example of attachment.

The definition of attachment is a personal connection, or feeling of kinship.

(noun)

When a mother gives birth to her child, it is an example of an attachment.

Attachment is defined as an additional piece of some type which connects to a specific kind of equipment.

(noun)

An example of an attachment is the extra nozzles used on an air compressor which allows one to find the right fit, depending on what needs to be filled with air.

Attachment means the physical putting together of two things.

(noun)

An example of an attachment is the paper proving income a person includes with their application for a loan.

See attachment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of attaching something
anything used for attaching; fastening
affectionate regard or devotion
anything added or attached
an accessory for an electrical appliance, machine, etc.
Law
1. a taking of property into the custody of a court
2. a writ authorizing this

See attachment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of attaching or the condition of being attached.
Something, such as a tie, band, or fastener, that attaches one thing to another.
A bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard.
a. A supplementary part; an accessory: bought a vacuum cleaner with several attachments. See Synonyms at appendage.
b. A supplementary document that is attached to a primary document: stapled two attachments to the memorandum.
Law
a. Legal seizure of property or a person.
b. The writ ordering such a seizure.