Meaning of the word confiscation in English

What does confiscation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

confiscation

US /ˌkɑːn.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of confiscating a possession from someone (= taking it away as a punishment) or an example of this:

Example:
There was a record number of confiscations by customs officers last year.
Learn This Word at Lingoland
Related Word: