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confiscate

[kon-fuh-skeyt, kuhn-fis-kit] / ˈkɒn fəˌskeɪt, kənˈfɪs kɪt /


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The ability to freeze, seize and confiscate money and assets derived from illegal activities is rooted in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

School staff now confiscate homemade baked goods and suspicious candy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The monitors also tried to confiscate four power banks and chargers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

At this point, the most responsible thing Attorney General Pam Bondi could do is confiscate the department’s television remotes and log everyone out of their social media accounts.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

I wondered if anyone would think to confiscate my legs if I got up and tried to run.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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