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Definition of confiscation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

confiscation

noun
 
/ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃn/
 
/ˌkɑːnfɪˈskeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. the act of officially taking something away from somebody, especially as a punishment
    • If found guilty of this crime they face heavy fines, confiscation of goods and even imprisonment.
    Topics Crime and punishmentc2
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adverb
 
 
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