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confiscation

[ˌkɒnfɪsˈkeɪʃən]

confiscation Definition

the act of taking someone's property with authority, usually as a penalty or punishment.

Using confiscation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confiscation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police made a confiscation of illegal drugs.

  • Example

    The government ordered the confiscation of all firearms.

  • Example

    The court ordered the confiscation of the smuggled goods.

confiscation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confiscation

Phrases with confiscation

  • the seizure of assets that are believed to have been obtained through illegal means

    Example

    The government has implemented strict laws for asset confiscation in cases of corruption.

  • a legal order that allows the authorities to seize someone's property

    Example

    The judge issued a confiscation order against the convicted criminal.

  • the seizure of property without any payment or reimbursement

    Example

    The government's policy of confiscation without compensation has been criticized by human rights groups.

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Summary: confiscation in Brief

Confiscation [ˌkɒnfɪsˈkeɪʃən] refers to the act of taking someone's property with authority, usually as a penalty or punishment. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'asset confiscation' and 'confiscation order.' Confiscation can also occur without compensation, as in 'confiscation without compensation.'