Confiscates
/kənˈfɪskeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Seizes property by legal authority, typically as a penalty or for public use.
The government confiscates illegal goods found during the raid.
Forms
- confiscate
- confiscated
- confiscating
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Commentary
Commonly used in criminal and administrative law contexts to denote lawful deprivation of property.
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