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Definition of confiscation

confiscation

/ˌkɑːn.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/
con · fis · ca · tion
Plural:confiscations
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Adjective:confiscatory
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confiscation Lexical Profile

confiscation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority, especially by a government, school, or law enforcement agency as a penalty or security measure.

Example

"The school policy states that using a mobile phone during an exam will result in its immediate confiscation."

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• Rhymes for confiscation

• Nearby Words

confirmer
confiscatable
confiscate
confiscation
confiscator
confit
confix

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin confiscatio, derived from confiscare ('to seize for the public treasury'), which combines com- ('together') and fiscus ('woven basket for money, public treasury').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confiscation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confiscation
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