CEFR C1

confiscation

noun

Meaning

The act of officially taking away someone's property as a penalty or for public use.

Examples

The court ordered the confiscation of all assets linked to the illegal operation.
Students were warned that the confiscation of mobile phones would occur if they were used during the exam.

Synonyms: seizure, forfeiture, appropriation, expropriation

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confiscation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of officially taking away someone's property as a penalty or for public use.

Examples

The court ordered the confiscation of all assets linked to the illegal operation.
Students were warned that the confiscation of mobile phones would occur if they were used during the exam.
The government's confiscation of private land for the new highway project sparked local protests.

Synonyms of confiscation

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