Confiscation (Noun)
Meaning
Seizure by the government.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government ordered the confiscation of all firearms from private owners in the city due to rising crime rates.
- The authorities enforced the confiscation of counterfeit goods from the black market to protect local businesses.
- The police were authorized to carry out the confiscation of any vehicle found to be speeding excessively on the highway.
- The customs agency initiated the confiscation of undeclared goods from international travelers at the airport.
- The court ruled in favor of the confiscation of the company's assets due to their involvement in tax evasion.