Definitions

1. verb

to take and seize property, especially money, goods, or assets, from someone as punishment or in an emergency

“The government confiscated the assets of the corrupt businessman.”

2. verb

to take away or deprive someone of something, especially a right or privilege

“The court ordered the police to confiscate the knife from the suspect.”

3. noun

an act of taking and seizing property as punishment or in an emergency

“The confiscation of the company’s assets was a major blow to its shareholders.”