"confiscatory" meaning in All languages combined

See confiscatory on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} confiscatory (not comparable)
  1. Using confiscation. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: appropriative
    Sense id: en-confiscatory-en-adj-v~zs9KSI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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