Beschlagnahme

seizure, confiscation

noun be-SHLAK-na-me Rare

Usage Note

Beschlagnahme is the official act of seizing property — evidence, contraband, or assets — by law enforcement or a court; it must be ordered or confirmed by a judge in most cases under German procedural law.

Examples

"Gegen die Beschlagnahme seiner Computer legte er Beschwerde ein."

Natural Translation

He filed a complaint against the seizure of his computers.

Literal Translation

Against the seizure of his computers lodged he complaint.

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