confiscation in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Confiscation is the act of taking or seizing someone's property, typically by a government authority, often without compensation.
Crossword clues for confiscation
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "confiscation".
- Seizing property without compensation
- Government taking of private belongings
- Act of removing someone's possessions
- Law enforcement's right to take property
- Theft by authority under legal guise
Confiscation sentence examples
- The confiscation of illegal drugs from the warehouse was a significant victory for the police department.
- Many argued that the confiscation of private property without just compensation was unconstitutional.
- After the raid, the authorities announced the confiscation of several unregistered firearms.
- Confiscation of assets is often a controversial measure in combating organized crime.
- The sudden confiscation of the artist's work left the gallery in a state of shock and disarray.