Meaning of CONFISCATION
| Pronunciation: | | k`ânfusk'eyshun
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[n] seizure by the government |
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CONFISCATION is a 12 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | arrogation |
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| | See Also: | | expropriation, seizure | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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