kən-ˈfi-skət
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 July 2024
Officers confiscated several knives from Crimo III’s closet, but his father retrieved them from the police station later that day, per the report.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 26 June 2024
Police also confiscated several mobile phones, laptops, gold bars, about $25,000 in cash and a pricey Porsche, according to The Guardian.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024
Police are investigating why the suspect had his license plate covered and what was his intent with all the weapons confiscated.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 13 June 2024
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confiscate
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Note: Illegal items such as narcotics or firearms, or profits from the sale of illegal items, may be confiscated by law enforcement officers. Additionally, government action that reduces the value of property to a person or entity as to make it nearly worthless has been held to constitute confiscation. Examples of such government action include the passage of zoning laws that prevent the use of land for its designated purpose and the setting of utility rates so low that the utility company cannot realize a reasonable return on its investment.
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