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to confiscate
01
to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment
Transitive: to confiscate a possession
Examples
The customs officer may confiscate prohibited items at the border.
Authorities can confiscate assets acquired through illegal activities as part of legal penalties.
confiscate
01
surrendered or taken because of a rule violation or penalty
Examples
The confiscate goods were displayed in the courtroom.
Smuggled items became confiscate after the customs inspection.
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