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Confiscation

/kˌɑnfəˈskeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act or process of confiscating.

The government ordered confiscation of all assets.
Confiscation of the property was a harsh penalty.
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The police announced the strict ____ of any illegal fireworks found during the holiday festival.

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