Confiscate
/ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To take property legally, usually as a penalty or for public use.
The government decided to confiscate the illegal goods.
Forms
- confiscates
- confiscated
- confiscating
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Commentary
Used typically in legal contexts to denote lawful taking, often requiring due process.
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