confiscation
noun/ˌkɑnfɪˈskeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,145 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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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