Confiscation
/ˌkɒnfɪsˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal act of a government or authority seizing property without compensation, typically due to involvement in illegal activity or as a penalty.
The court ordered the confiscation of the defendant's assets linked to drug trafficking.
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Commentary
Confiscation differs from forfeiture in that it generally involves a punitive or penal action without compensation.
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