'Confiscation' definitions:

Definition of 'confiscation'

From: WordNet
noun
Seizure by the government [syn: confiscation, arrogation]

Definition of 'Confiscation'

From: GCIDE
  • Confiscation \Con`fis*ca"tion\, n. [L. confiscatio.] The act or process of taking property or condemning it to be taken, as forfeited to the public use. [1913 Webster]
  • The confiscations following a subdued rebellion. --Hallam. [1913 Webster]