confiscate
US /ˈkɑːn.fə.skeɪt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.fə.skeɪt/
1.
confisquer, saisir
take or seize (someone's property) with authority
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The police will confiscate any illegal items found.
La police confisquera tous les objets illégaux trouvés.
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The teacher had to confiscate his phone during class.
Le professeur a dû lui confisquer son téléphone pendant le cours.