(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:39:54

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.

The confiscations following a subdued rebellion. Hallam.

 

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