Asset forfeiture
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asset-forfeiture-166-5386247
title:
Asset forfeiture
text:
Asset forfeiture or asset seizure is a form of confiscation of assets by the authorities. In the United States, it is a type of criminal-justice financial obligation. It typically applies to the alleged proceeds or instruments of crime. This applies, but is not limited, to terrorist activities, drug-related crimes, and other criminal and even civil offenses. Some jurisdictions specifically use the term "confiscation" instead of forfeiture. The alleged purpose of asset forfeiture is to disrupt cr
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Confiscation of assets by the state
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset_forfeiture
date created:
2005-07-16T21:39:07Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T17:51:21Z
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