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confiscation

con·fis·cate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb kon-fuh-skeyt; adjective kuh n-fis-kit]
    • /verb ˈkɒn fəˌskeɪt; adjective kənˈfɪs kɪt/
    • /ˈkɒn.fɪ.skeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb kon-fuh-skeyt; adjective kuh n-fis-kit]
    • /verb ˈkɒn fəˌskeɪt; adjective kənˈfɪs kɪt/

Definitions of confiscation word

  • verb with object confiscation to seize as forfeited to the public domain; appropriate, by way of penalty, for public use. 1
  • verb with object confiscation to seize by or as if by authority; appropriate summarily: The border guards confiscated our movie cameras. 1
  • adjective confiscation seized or appropriated, as for public use. 1
  • noun confiscation The action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; seizure. 1
  • noun confiscation removal of sth as punishment 1
  • noun confiscation seizure of property for government use 1

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Origin of confiscation

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin confiscātus (past participle of confiscāre to seize for the public treasury), equivalent to con- con- + fisc(us) basket, moneybag, public treasury (see fiscal) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Confiscation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

confiscation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

confiscation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for confiscation

noun confiscation

  • appropriation — An appropriation is an amount of money that a government or organization reserves for a particular purpose.
  • arrogation — to claim unwarrantably or presumptuously; assume or appropriate to oneself without right: to arrogate the right to make decisions.
  • seizure — the act or an instance of seizing.
  • repossession — to possess again; regain possession of, especially for nonpayment of money due.
  • removal — the act of removing.

Antonyms for confiscation

noun confiscation

  • restoration — the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.

Top questions with confiscation

  • what does confiscation mean?

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