decomisar

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  • IPA(key): /dekomiˈsaɾ/ [d̪e.ko.miˈsaɾ]
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: de‧co‧mi‧sar

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decomisar (first-person singular present decomiso, first-person singular preterite decomisé, past participle decomisado)

  1. (transitive) to confiscate; seize
    Synonyms: incautarse, confiscar, requisar, embargar
    • 1911, Pío Baroja, Las inquietudes de Shanti Andía:
      es obligatorio permanecer en tierra, y al que no cumple el acuerdo se le condena a una multa y se le decomisa el pescado que traiga.
      it is mandatory to remain on land, and whoever does not stick to the agreement shall be fined and have the fish he brings in seized

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