kən-ˈfi-skət
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Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
Harney confiscated tepees and buffalo meat for his expedition.
—Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
In one such operation carried out in June, Thai police confiscated 58 Starlink devices.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2024
Wright, whose home was searched and her electronics were confiscated last month by federal officials, did not disclose the reason for her departure on Tuesday.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Confiscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confiscate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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confiscate
transitive verb
Note: Illegal items such as narcotics or firearms, or profits from the sale of illegal items, may be confiscated by law enforcement officers. Additionally, government action that reduces the value of property to a person or entity as to make it nearly worthless has been held to constitute confiscation. Examples of such government action include the passage of zoning laws that prevent the use of land for its designated purpose and the setting of utility rates so low that the utility company cannot realize a reasonable return on its investment.
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