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confiscation

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun confiscation has 1 sense
  1. confiscation, arrogation - seizure by the government
    --1 is a kind of seizure
    --1 has particulars: expropriation
    Derived form: verb confiscate1

Definitions from the Web

Confiscation

Description:

Confiscation refers to the act of seizing or taking possession of someone's property or assets, typically by an authority or government, as a result of unlawful activity or non-compliance with regulations.

Senses:

  1. Legal: Confiscation as a legal term refers to the formal declaration that certain property is seized or forfeited due to illegal activities, often as evidence or punishment.
  2. Government: Confiscation in the context of government refers to the discretionary act of taking ownership or control of someone's assets or wealth for various reasons, such as non-payment of taxes or violating certain laws.

Usages:

  • Confiscation of assets
  • Confiscation of contraband
  • Confiscation of illegal goods
  • Confiscation of firearms

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The confiscation of the drug lord's property was a major blow to his criminal empire.
  2. Government confiscation of private land without fair compensation can lead to social unrest.

Verb:

  1. The authorities confiscated the smuggled goods at the border.
  2. If you continue to violate the regulations, they will confiscate your belongings.

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