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confiscates

The correct spelling is confiscates.

How to pronounce confiscates

verb

Say it like: Con-fis-cat-es

The correct spelling is confiscates. To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder. For example: "In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

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