English-Hungarian translations for confiscate

• elkoboz
• kisajátít
• lefoglal

Definition of confiscate

• To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder
• Confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit

Examples

• In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions.

Related words

• confiscation
• confiscated
• confiscating
• confiscator