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    Confiscation

    /ˌkɒnfɪˈkeɪʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The act of taking someone’s property with authority.
    The confiscation of illegal goods was necessary for public safety.
    The seizure of property by a government or authority.
    After the investigation, the confiscation of the assets was ordered.
    The removal of items deemed unlawful or prohibited.
    The school enacted a policy of confiscation for any student found with electronic devices during exams.
    The penalty resulting from the act of confiscating.
    He faced harsh penalties, including the confiscation of his driver's license.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'confiscatio', from 'confiscare', meaning 'to seize, to appropriate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    confiscation of property
    The lawfully sanctioned taking of someone's property.
    confiscation order
    A legal order for the seizure of property.
    confiscation proceedings
    Legal steps taken to seize property.

    Related Words

    forfeiture
    The loss of property or money due to legal penalties.
    expropriation
    The act of taking property for public use, usually with compensation.

    Slang Meanings

    taken away
    His ride got taken away after the cops did a confiscation on the street.
    seized
    They got seized by the law during the confiscation raid.