confiscation

noun

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as in expropriation

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  1. expropriation
  2. annexation
  3. seizure
  4. impoundment
  5. takeover
  6. sequestration
  7. grab
  8. assumption
Noun
  • The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act provides an exception for suits over the expropriation of property taken in violation of international law.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The expropriation of assets from Danone and Carlsberg is just the beginning, as the Kremlin likely plans more corporate seizures to benefit Putin’s allies in retaliation for the use of Russia’s Central Bank assets.
    Nezir Sinani, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of expropriation
Noun
  • Trump's desire to reclaim control of the canal has come amid several claims of wanting to expand U.S. territory, including taking Greenland from Denmark and even suggesting the annexation of neighboring Canada.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Hawaii The Spanish-American War increased the strategic value of Hawaii as a base for military operations in the Philippines, which led to its annexation in 1898.
    Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of annexation
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  • And only one seizure of fentanyl – roughly a quarter of a pound – was reported since fiscal year 2017.
    Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Caffeine can lead to restlessness, rapid breathing and seizures.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizure
Noun
  • If an owner does not retrieve their vehicle 45 days after the mandatory impoundment period expires, it will be considered abandoned and its ownership will be granted to Louisville Metro Government.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
  • People driving in sideshows can be charged with a misdemeanor offense such as reckless driving, and face a number of penalties, including fines, jail time, vehicle impoundment or driver’s license suspension.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of impoundment
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  • These fraudulent identities can then be used to perpetrate various types of fraud, including account takeovers and financial scams.
    Damon Fleury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Fund 1 was part of Blackstone’s 6.4 billion euro takeover of cosmetic-maker L’Occitane earlier this year.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of takeover
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  • Recent incidents have highlighted potential risks: In September, a carbon capture well in Illinois experienced sequestration fluid migration to an unauthorized underground zone, prompting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to step in.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Carbon Sequestration and Renewable Projects: The IRS will finalize guidance on carbon oxide sequestration credits (§45Q) and enhance the domestic content bonus credit (§45(b)(9)) to support U.S.-based manufacturing in clean energy. 2.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of sequestration
Noun
  • That’s left plenty of opportunities up for grabs over the last month, up and down USC’s lineup.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon Vies for Nuclear-Powered Data Center Kristen Mullen/AP One of the biggest trends in energy in 2024 was Big Tech’s sudden nuclear power grab.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of grab
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  • The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This approach aligns seamlessly with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, which advocate for continuous verification and the assumption that threats could exist both inside and outside the organization.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assumption
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