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