confiscation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun seizure by the government
    arrogation.

WordNet

Con`fis*ca"tion noun
Etymology
L. confiscatio.
Definitions
  1. The act or process of taking property or condemning it to be taken, as forfeited to the public use.
    The confiscations following a subdued rebellion. Hallam.

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