confiscate
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England acquired such institutions with the Glorious Revolution of 1688-89 after which the king could no longer suspend laws, raise taxes without the consent of Parliament, or arbitrarily confiscate private property.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
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
Though I was permitted to receive pictures and to keep the album, warders would often search my cell and confiscate pictures of Winnie.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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