confiscatory

American

[kuhn-fis-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / kənˈfɪs kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

characterized by, effecting, or resulting in confiscation.

confiscatory British

/ kənˈfɪskətərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

involving confiscation

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Other Word Forms

unconfiscatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of confiscatory

First recorded in 1790–1800; confiscate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

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Three considerations coincide to make it especially clear that the California proposal is confiscatory.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when added to the targeting, these considerations confirm that the California measure is confiscatory.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is a fitting occasion to recall how George Harrison, railing against Britain’s confiscatory tax regime, unwittingly helped create the template for this market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now small investors may finally be invited into private deals, but probably only second-rate ones for confiscatory fees.

From The Wall Street Journal

They argue it is confiscatory and violates the regional government's autonomy, according to a lawyer's draft for the appeal seen by Reuters.

From Reuters

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