Confiscation: meaning, definitions and examples

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confiscation

 

[ ˌkɒn.fɪˈskeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority.

Synonyms

appropriation, impoundment, seizure

Examples of usage

  • Confiscation of the smuggled goods by customs officials.
  • The confiscation of the criminal's assets was ordered by the court.
Context #2 | Noun

government

The act of taking possession of private property by the state for public use or benefit.

Synonyms

expropriation, requisition, sequestration

Examples of usage

  • The confiscation of land for the construction of a new highway.
  • Confiscation of assets to fund public projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "confiscation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiscação

🇮🇳 जप्ती

🇩🇪 Beschlagnahme

🇮🇩 penyitaan

🇺🇦 конфіскація

🇵🇱 konfiskata

🇯🇵 没収 (ぼっしゅう)

🇫🇷 confiscation

🇪🇸 confiscación

🇹🇷 müsadere

🇰🇷 몰수 (molsu)

🇸🇦 مصادرة

🇨🇿 konfiskace

🇸🇰 konfiškácia

🇨🇳 没收 (mòshōu)

🇸🇮 konfiskacija

🇮🇸 upptaka

🇰🇿 тәркілеу

🇬🇪 კონფისკაცია

🇦🇿 müsadirə

🇲🇽 confiscación

Etymology

The word 'confiscation' originated from the Latin word 'confiscare', which means 'to seize'. The practice of confiscation has been used throughout history as a means of punishment, deterrence, or redistribution of wealth. In legal contexts, confiscation is often carried out under specific laws and regulations to combat crime, corruption, or non-compliance with regulations.

See also: confiscatory.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,071, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.