confiscate

Verb

• take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
  • "The police confiscated the stolen artwork"
• To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

Adjective Satellite

• surrendered as a penalty

Adj

• Confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit.

Examples

• In schools, it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions.

Synonyms

attach, forfeit, forfeited, impound, seize, sequester, appropriate, arrogate, commandeer, expropriate, requisition, rob, steal, usurp

Related Words

confiscation, fiscal

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