confiscation

Other forms: confiscations

Definitions of confiscation
  1. noun
    seizure by the government
    synonyms: arrogation
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    types:
    expropriation
    taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
    type of:
    seizure
    the taking possession of something by legal process
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