the act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an attachment to a friend, or to a party.-that by which one thing is attached to another; connection; as, to cut the attachments of a muscle.-something attached; some adjunct attached to an instrument, machine, or other object; as, a sewing machine attachment (i. e., a device attached to a sewing machine to enable it to do special work, as tucking, etc.).-a seizure or taking into custody by virtue of a legal process.-the writ or percept commanding such seizure or taking.