Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
confiscatory
adjective
/ˌkɒn.fɪsˈkɔː.tər.i/
Definition
Related to the act of confiscating or seizing property, especially by a government or authority.
Examples
- The confiscatory policies of the government led to widespread protests.
- Many viewed the new tax rate as confiscatory, as it heavily impacted their wealth.
- Confiscatory measures can create distrust between citizens and authorities.
Meaning
Confiscatory refers to something that involves the unlawful or official seizure of assets or property, often without adequate compensation.
Synonyms
- Seizure-related
- Expropriatory
- Appropriative
