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Confiscate Legally Crossword Clue
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ESCHEAT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ESCHEAT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ESCHEAT" which means:
- noun
- • A reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs
- • The property that reverts to the state verb
- • To put (land, property) in escheat; to confiscate.
- • To revert to a state or lord because its previous owner died without an heir.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The state laws determine the rules of escheat."
- • "After a specified period of time, the bank transfers the remaining funds to escheat."
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| New York Times16 Feb 2001 | Across 19 | |
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