About The Word Confiscation
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Confiscation
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What's The Definition Of Confiscation?
[n] seizure by the government
Synonyms | Synonyms for Confiscation: arrogation Related Terms | Find terms related to Confiscation: See Also | expropriation | seizure Confiscation In Webster's Dictionary \Con`fis*ca"tion\, n. [L. confiscatio.]
The act or process of taking property or condemning it to be
taken, as forfeited to the public use.
The confiscations following a subdued rebellion.
--Hallam.
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