Sentence examples for was confiscated for from inspiring English sources
verb
To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.
- In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions.
Although she was released after three days, her passport was confiscated for more than six months.
5. (SBU) Vahedi believed his passport was confiscated for two reasons, the first being simple extortion.
They describe observing one inmate alone in his cell, smeared with his own feces; another inmate sprawled on the floor because his wheelchair was confiscated for security reasons; a prisoner with AIDS, dying and barely able to lift his head; and dozens of others with symptoms of acute psychoses or covered in scars from self-inflicted cuts.
His password was confiscated for a year and he was ordered to pay damages President dos Santos.
When the British arrived in the city, the tables were turned, and the property of Patriots was confiscated for the British army's use.
Although the Norman invasion caused some damage as soldiers looted the countryside and land was confiscated for castle building, the English economy was not greatly effected.
Assets are being confiscated for nothing".
Often cows are confiscated for a day.
Weapons were confiscated for militia use if the owners could not use them.
"I think we can no longer justify those lands being confiscated for security reasons.
Identity cards and passports could be confiscated for at least three months and assets of suspects could be frozen.
