confiscation
noun/ˌkɑnfɪˈskeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,145 most common English word
Meaning
The official seizure of property by authority.
Example sentence
The customs officer ordered the confiscation of all undeclared goods at the border.
Synonyms & related words
- seizure
- forfeiture
- appropriation
- impoundment
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