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confiscate

/kɒn.fɪsˈkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does confiscate mean?

verb

To take or seize something, especially money or property, from someone, often in an official or authoritative way. To deprive someone of something, especially a right or privilege.

Example

"The government confiscated the assets of the corrupt company."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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