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confiscation
/ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃn/
noun
konfiskata
Also
zajęcie(n)przejęcie(n)
Definition
The act of officially taking or seizing private property by authority, usually as a penalty or for public use.
Examples
The confiscation of his assets was ordered by the court.
Sąd nakazał konfiskatę jego majątku.
They protested against the confiscation of their land.
Protestowali przeciwko zajęciu ich ziemi.
Confiscation of illegal goods is a common police procedure.
Przejęcie nielegalnych towarów to powszechna procedura policyjna.
Synonyms
Collocations
asset confiscationconfiscation orderillegal confiscation
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