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confiscated

 

[ ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal action

Confiscated refers to the act of taking or seizing someone's property by an authority, often as a penalty or due to legal reasons. This can occur in cases of unlawful possession or when items are considered contraband.

Synonyms

appropriated, requisited, seized, taken

Examples of usage

  • The police confiscated the illegal weapons.
  • Customs officials confiscated the smuggled goods.
  • The school confiscated the student's phone due to its inappropriate use.
  • His assets were confiscated following the fraud investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "confiscated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiscado

🇮🇳 जप्त

🇩🇪 konfiziert

🇮🇩 disita

🇺🇦 конфіскований

🇵🇱 skonfiskowany

🇯🇵 押収された

🇫🇷 confisqué

🇪🇸 confiscado

🇹🇷 el konulan

🇰🇷 압수된

🇸🇦 مصادرة

🇨🇿 konfiskovaný

🇸🇰 skonfiškovaný

🇨🇳 没收的

🇸🇮 konfiscirano

🇮🇸 fært

🇰🇿 конфискованый

🇬🇪 კონფისცირებული

🇦🇿 müsadir edilmiş

🇲🇽 confiscado

Word origin

The term 'confiscated' originates from the Latin word 'confiscare', which means 'to seize, take away'. This was a combination of the prefix 'con-' indicating 'together' or 'with', and 'fiscus', meaning 'a public treasury'. Originally, the word was associated with government seizure of property for public use. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass any situation in which authority seizes property from individuals, particularly in the context of violating laws or regulations. It became used in legal parlance during the medieval period, as authorities sought to control and regulate property ownership and ensure compliance with laws. The term has retained its formal connotation, especially in legal settings where public or governmental bodies are involved in the confiscation of goods or assets.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,790, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.