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

Words with a similar meaning to confiscation:

• seizure
• forfeiture
• appropriation
• expropriation

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