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    Pagkamkam (en. Seizure)

    /paɡ.kam.kam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of taking or seizing something from a person or place.
    The seizure of land is carried out by unauthorized individuals.
    Ang pagkamkam ng mga lupa ay isinasagawa ng mga hindi awtorisadong tao.
    The taking of something without permission or right.
    The seizure of artworks is a form of theft.
    Ang pagkamkam ng mga likhang sining ay isang porma ng pandarambong.
    Conducting an illegal confiscation.
    The seizure of yachts carries heavy penalties under the law.
    Ang pagkamkam ng mga yate ay may mabigat na parusa sa ilalim ng batas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seizure of property
    An illegal taking of property from its owner.
    pagkamkam ng pag-aari
    seizure and plunder
    Actions of taking things through violence or force.
    pagkamkam at pandarambong

    Related Words

    kamkam
    The word 'kamkam' means to take or seize. It is often used in the context of taking things without permission.
    kamkam

    Slang Meanings

    excessive desire
    Wow, your greed is over the top, you're not content with what you have built.
    Grabe, ang pagkamkam mo, hindi ka na nakuntento sa itinayo mo.
    selfish
    You don't see that your greed for wealth is harming other people.
    Di mo nakikita na ang pagkamkam mo sa yaman ay nakakasira sa ibang tao.
    excessive taking
    You always have a tendency to take other people's toys.
    Palagi kang may pagkamkam sa mga laruan ng iba.