This is the 9519th most frequent Portuguese word.
confiscar
To confiscate; to take something away officially as a penalty or by authority.
In this sentence, 'confiscar' is used in a legal context, indicating the seizing or taking possession of items by authority due to irregularities or legal issues.
O oficial decidiu confiscar os documentos irregulares.
The officer decided to confiscate the irregular documents.
Here, 'confiscar' is employed in an educational context where authority figures, such as school officials, may take possession of objects that could pose a risk.
A escola pode confiscar itens perigosos dos alunos.
The school can confiscate dangerous items from students.
This instance of 'confiscar' is applied in an environmental setting, where law enforcement takes away illegal items to protect wildlife or comply with laws.