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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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