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confiscating Definition


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confiscate
verb
    confiscated, confiscating
    1. To take away something from someone, usually as a penalty.
      Thesaurus: seize, impound, appropriate, sequester, commandeer, expropriate; Antonym: restore.
adj
    1. Forfeited.
Derivative: confiscation
noun
    Derivative: confiscator
    noun
      Derivative: confiscatory
      adj
        Etymology: 16c: from Latin confiscare to transfer to the state treasury, from fiscus treasury.



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