confiscation
noun/ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃn/
/ˌkɑːnfɪˈskeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- the act of officially taking something away from somebody, especially as a punishment
- If found guilty of this crime they face heavy fines, confiscation of goods and even imprisonment.
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