confiscation
/ˌkɑnfɪˈskeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of seizing property by authority, especially as a penalty or for legal reasons.
- Students were warned that confiscation of their phones would occur if they used them in class.
- The confiscation of illegal drugs is a routine part of customs work.
- The court ordered the confiscation of all assets gained from the fraud.
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