confiscation

• Nom désignant l'action de saisir des biens ou des avoirs par le gouvernement ou une autorité, généralement en guise de punition ou dans le cadre d'une procédure judiciaire.

A noun referring to the act of taking property or assets by a government or authority, typically as a penalty or legal action.

1. Seizure by authorityB2formal

   The act of taking someone's property or assets by an official body, typically as a penalty or for legal reasons.

   Confiscation par une autorité

   • The court ordered the confiscation of all illegal goods.
   • Confiscation of property can occur if taxes are not paid.
   • The police carried out the confiscation of the stolen items.

   Synonymesdistraintexpropriationforfeitureimpoundmentrequisitionseizure