confiscation

名词

UK/ˌkɒn.fɪˈskeɪ.ʃᵊn/

US/ˌkɑːn.fəˈskeɪ.ʃᵊn/

定义 confiscation 名词

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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.