1. the action of taking or seizing someone’s property with authority
Usage: often by government or legal authorities

Examples

• The confiscation of illegal weapons was carried out by police.
• Property confiscation occurred after the court ruling.
• The government ordered the confiscation of assets from the criminal organization.
• Students faced confiscation of their phones during exams.
• The confiscation of the smuggled goods happened at the border.
• Tax authorities proceeded with the confiscation of unpaid property.