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confiscation
/ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃ(ə)n/
ən/Definition
1
The legal act of seizing or taking away property, typically by a government or public authority.
2
A colloquial term often used when someone feels their possessions have been unfairly removed.
Examples
The school's aggressive confiscation policy ensures that mobile phones are effectively turned into expensive paperweights for the duration of the day.
He viewed the landlord’s sudden confiscation of the deposit not as a standard business practice, but as a daring contribution to the landlord's personal vacation fund.
My toddler’s method of confiscation regarding my lukewarm coffee was swift, ruthless, and ultimately very messy.