Associations to the word «Confiscate»

Wiktionary

CONFISCATE, verb. (transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.
CONFISCATE, adjective. (obsolete) confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit

Dictionary definition

CONFISCATE, verb. Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork".
CONFISCATE, adjective. Surrendered as a penalty.

Wise words

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.
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