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confiscate

/'kɑnfɪ,skeɪt/

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verb
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
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"The police confiscated the stolen artwork"

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attach impound seize sequester

type of:
take
adjective
surrendered as a penalty
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Similar:

forfeit forfeited lost

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