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confiscated

/kɒn.fɪsˈkeɪ.tɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does confiscated mean?

verb

To take or seize something from someone, especially by authority, often in a way that is considered unfair or unjust. To take possession of something that belongs to someone else, often in a way that is considered illegal or improper.

Example

"The police confiscated the stolen goods and returned them to their rightful owners."

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

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