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confiscatory

/kɒn.fɪsˈkeɪ.təri/ adjective · British & US
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What does confiscatory mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by the act of confiscating; having the power to confiscate.

Example

"The confiscatory measures imposed by the government were widely criticized by the business community."

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