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confiscation
[/ˌkɑːn.fɪˈskeɪ.ʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: confiscations / confiscações
confisco
1.
The action or process of confiscating property, especially by the state as a penalty or by right of the sovereign
The confiscation of illegal weapons was carried out by law enforcement.
O confisco de armas ilegais foi realizado pela polícia.
2.
Property that has been confiscated
The confiscation included cash, jewelry, and electronics.
O confisco incluía dinheiro, jóias e eletrônicos.
3.
Legal seizure of property deemed forfeited to the state
Confiscation of assets is a common penalty in corruption cases.
O confisco de bens é uma penalidade comum em casos de corrupção.
Synonyms
seizure
forfeiture
appropriation
requisition
Antonyms
restitution
return
restoration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
confisco
Most common term used in legal and everyday contexts
São Paulo
confisco
Standard usage in commercial and legal documents
Portugal
confisco
Also used with 'apreensão' in certain legal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
confiscation order - ordem de confisco
asset confiscation - confisco de bens
confiscation proceedings - processo de confisco
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