100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "confiscate"

Definition

To confiscate means to take or seize someone's property, typically by an authority, as a penalty or for public use.

Synonyms

• Seize
• Appropriate
• Impound
• Take
• Expropriate
• Forfeit
• Commandeer
• Repossess

Antonyms

• Return
• Restore
• Give
• Release
• Surrender

Examples

1. The school principal decided to confiscate the students' phones during the exam.
2. Authorities may confiscate goods that are illegal to possess.
3. The customs officer had to confiscate the smuggled items.
4. If you don't follow the rules, they will confiscate your belongings.
5. The police were forced to confiscate the dangerous weapons found in the house.
6. The government plans to confiscate land for the new highway project.
7. The teacher will confiscate any toys brought to class.
8. During the inspection, they had to confiscate several counterfeit products.
9. The airport security will confiscate liquids over the allowed limit.
10. The judge ordered the authorities to confiscate the assets of the convicted criminal.
11. They had to confiscate the fireworks before the holiday celebrations.
12. I had to confiscate his video game to ensure he finished his homework.
13. The officer was authorized to confiscate any illegal substances found.
14. The school has a policy to confiscate items that distract students from learning.
15. The landlord threatened to confiscate the security deposit for damages.
16. They will confiscate any items that violate the venue's rules.
17. The organization was forced to confiscate funds from fraudulent activities.
18. To maintain order, the event organizers may confiscate any disruptive devices.
19. The military can confiscate property during a time of war.
20. The library had to confiscate overdue books from the student.
21. After the raid, authorities began to confiscate the illegal drugs.
22. The staff was instructed to confiscate any cheating materials during the test.
23. If you attempt to bring in banned items, they will confiscate them immediately.
24. The manager had to confiscate the employee's access card due to misconduct.
25. The local council will confiscate homes built without proper permits.
26. They decided to confiscate the prize money after discovering cheating.
27. The rules state that teachers can confiscate items that disrupt class.
28. To ensure safety, the festival committee will confiscate any weapons.
29. The police had to confiscate the car after the driver was arrested.
30. The event staff will confiscate any items that are considered hazardous.
31. The organization aims to confiscate resources from illegal operations.
32. The authorities were ready to confiscate any vehicles parked illegally.
33. The team leader threatened to confiscate the equipment if rules were violated.
34. The school policy allows teachers to confiscate student gadgets during class.
35. The city plans to confiscate land for a new public park.
36. They had to confiscate the unauthorized merchandise at the event.
37. The security team will confiscate any items that pose a risk to attendees.
38. The police were required to confiscate the stolen property.
39. The council will confiscate any abandoned vehicles on the street.
40. The teacher had no choice but to confiscate the student's gaming console.
41. The officials decided to confiscate the excessive number of fireworks.
42. If you break the rules, be prepared for them to confiscate your items.
43. The airport staff will confiscate any food that exceeds the limit.
44. The charity organization aims to confiscate assets from corrupt officials.
45. The officer was instructed to confiscate any illegal merchandise.
46. The landlord threatened to confiscate all furniture left behind.
47. The festival organizers will confiscate any items that are forbidden.
48. The government has the power to confiscate property during emergencies.
49. The judge ruled that the state could confiscate the land for public use.
50. The security guards will confiscate alcohol brought into the stadium.
51. If you break the law, authorities may confiscate your assets.
52. The police had to confiscate the drugs found in the suspect's car.
53. The librarian had to confiscate the unreturned books from students.
54. The regulations allow officials to confiscate items deemed unsafe.
55. The team was forced to confiscate the equipment from the rival group.
56. The organization plans to confiscate funds from illegal donations.
57. The authorities will confiscate any unregistered firearms.
58. The security team will confiscate any dangerous items before entry.
59. The government can confiscate property in cases of negligence.
60. The principal warned that he would confiscate phones during the test.
61. The workers were instructed to confiscate any stolen materials.
62. After the incident, they decided to confiscate the access cards.
63. The police were quick to confiscate the stolen goods from the suspect.
64. The city council voted to confiscate properties for urban development.
65. The teacher had to confiscate the cheating notes during the exam.
66. Officials are prepared to confiscate any items that threaten public safety.
67. The manager will confiscate the keys if the rules are not followed.
68. The school continues to confiscate items that violate its policies.
69. The authorities may confiscate any unlicensed vehicles on the road.
70. The librarian had to confiscate the electronic devices during storytime.
71. The officer's duty was to confiscate any illegal substances found.
72. The organization will confiscate any assets linked to criminal activities.
73. The event staff will confiscate any items considered dangerous.
74. After the inspection, they began to confiscate illegal materials.
75. The authorities can confiscate property if it is linked to crime.
76. The principal announced she would confiscate any unauthorized items.
77. The government plans to confiscate land for the new development project.
78. The police had to confiscate the items during the raid.
79. If the rules are broken, they will confiscate your belongings.
80. The manager will confiscate the drinks if they are not allowed.
81. The council voted to confiscate properties for a public project.
82. The teacher was forced to confiscate the distracting device.
83. The security team will confiscate any hazardous materials at the event.
84. The police were required to confiscate evidence from the scene.
85. The library will confiscate overdue books from patrons.
86. The school rules clearly state they can confiscate items that disrupt learning.
87. The authorities will confiscate any illegal items found during the search.
88. The landlord has the right to confiscate property if rent is unpaid.
89. The customs department will confiscate any items that breach regulations.
90. The teacher had to confiscate the student’s headphones during class.
91. The police were quick to confiscate the illegal fireworks.
92. The principal warned that phones would be confiscated during exams.
93. The organization aimed to confiscate assets from corrupt officials.
94. The judge ordered the state to confiscate the land for public use.
95. The safety team will confiscate any unauthorized tools on the site.
96. The officers were instructed to confiscate any dangerous items found.
97. The manager was forced to confiscate the workers' tools for safety.
98. The teacher will confiscate any devices used for cheating.
99. The security team’s job is to confiscate any prohibited items.
100. The law allows for the state to confiscate properties in certain cases.