expropriation

confiscations

ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of taking or seizing someone’s property with authority; seizure.

a court ordered the confiscation of her property

seizure,impounding,commandeering,requisition,requisitioning,appropriation,expropriation,sequestration,taking away,annexation,forfeiture,distraint,distrainment,attachment,disseisin,poind,poinding

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confiscation

ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of taking or seizing someone’s property with authority; seizure.

a court ordered the confiscation of her property

seizure,impounding,commandeering,requisition,requisitioning,appropriation,expropriation,sequestration,taking away,annexation,forfeiture,distraint,distrainment,attachment,disseisin,poind,poinding

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annexations

/ˌanɛkˈseɪʃn/

noun

The action of annexing something, especially territory.

the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938

seizure,occupation,invasion,conquest,takeover,appropriation,expropriation,arrogation

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annexation

/ˌænɛkˈseɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

The action of annexing something, especially territory.

the annexation of Austria

seizure,occupation,invasion,conquest,takeover,appropriation,expropriation,arrogation

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