Meaning & Definition of word "Confiscation"

Confiscation

/ˌkɒnfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. The act of taking someone’s property with authority.
    • Example: The confiscation of illegal goods was necessary for public safety.
  • 2. The seizure of property by a government or authority.
    • Example: After the investigation, the confiscation of the assets was ordered.
  • 3. The removal of items deemed unlawful or prohibited.
    • Example: The school enacted a policy of confiscation for any student found with electronic devices during exams.
  • 4. The penalty resulting from the act of confiscating.
    • Example: 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 of confiscation

Meaning: taken away

Example Sentence: His ride got taken away after the cops did a confiscation on the street.

Meaning: seized

Example Sentence: They got seized by the law during the confiscation raid.