Confiscation
Definition
(noun) The act of officially taking possession of something, typically by authority
Examples
“The school enforced strict confiscation of devices during exams to prevent cheating.”
“Confiscation at the airport was swift.”
“She still remembers the confiscation of her phone after algebra.”
“At the courthouse, the judge ordered confiscation of the truck keys.”
“My cousin got his sneakers back after the confiscation notice turned out to be a mix-up.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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