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confiscation

noun

UK/ˌkɒn.fɪˈskeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌkɑːn.fəˈskeɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of confiscation noun

  1. CountableUncountable

    The act of taking someone's property, usually as a penalty; or an instance of this.

    • Police confiscated a large quantity of illegal drugs during the raid.

    • The government implemented new laws allowing for the confiscation of assets linked to criminal activities.

    • Customs officers proceeded with the confiscation of the undeclared items.