confiscation
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fəˌskeɪt, kənˈfɪs verb (used with object)
1.
to seize as forfeited to the public domain; appropriate, by way of penalty, for public use.
2.
to seize by or as if by authority; appropriate summarily: The border guards confiscated our movie cameras.
adjective
3.
Origin:
1525–35; < Latin confiscātus (past participle of confiscāre to seize for the public treasury), equivalent to con- con- + fisc(us) basket, moneybag, public treasury (see fiscal) + -ātus -ate1
1525–35; < Latin confiscātus (past participle of confiscāre to seize for the public treasury), equivalent to con- con- + fisc(us) basket, moneybag, public treasury (see fiscal) + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
con·fis·cat·a·ble, adjective
con·fis·ca·tion, noun
con·fis·ca·tor, noun
non·con·fis·ca·tion, noun
pro·con·fis·ca·tion, adjective
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confiscate (ˈkɒnfɪˌskeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to seize (property), esp for public use and esp by way of a penalty |
| —adj | |
| 2. | seized or confiscated; forfeit |
| 3. | having lost or been deprived of property through confiscation |
| [C16: from Latin confiscāre to seize for the public treasury, from fiscus basket, treasury] | |
| confis'cation | |
| —n | |
| 'confiscator | |
| —n | |
| confiscate (ˈkɒnfɪˌskeɪt) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to seize (property), esp for public use and esp by way of a penalty |
| —adj | |
| 2. | seized or confiscated; forfeit |
| 3. | having lost or been deprived of property through confiscation |
| [C16: from Latin confiscāre to seize for the public treasury, from fiscus basket, treasury] | |
| confis'cation | |
| —n | |
| 'confiscator | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
They are prepared to do anything to enforce this confiscation both ways because their main goal is self-serving.
If left unattended, these items are subject to confiscation by park rangers.
Confiscation of equipment and salable oil to cover plugging costs.
Pack liquid or gel substances such as toothpaste in your checked luggage to avoid confiscation at security stations.
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