confiscation — The action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; official seizure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; official seizure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnfɪˈskeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 압수, 몰수 (당국이 재산이나 물건을 공식적으로 빼앗는 행위)
Korean pronunciation: 컨피**스케이**션
Example Sentences
- The teacher's confiscation of smartphones during the exam caused a mini revolution in the classroom.
- The customs confiscation of his favorite cheese made him question his life choices.
- The company faced asset confiscation due to tax evasion charges.
confiscation
NOUN//ˌkɑːnfɪˈskeɪʃən//
The action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; official seizure
A confiscation officer seizes contraband goods from a suspect at checkpoint
Confiscation is the taxation of justice at the station — when authority ration the consequence, nothing can contradict the decision
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'confiscate,' derived from 'confiscare' meaning 'to seize for the state treasury.' The prefix 'con-' means 'together' and 'fiscus' refers to the imperial treasury or state funds.
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📝Examples
“The teacher's confiscation of smartphones during the exam caused a mini revolution in the classroom.”
“The customs confiscation of his favorite cheese made him question his life choices.”
“The company faced asset confiscation due to tax evasion charges.”
“Airport security's confiscation of her giant shampoo bottle ruined her hair care routine for a week.”
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