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CONFISCATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forfeiture
1, record 1, English, forfeiture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- estreatment 2, record 1, English, estreatment
rare
- estreating 3, record 1, English, estreating
noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The judge, at the time he or she determines whether the estreatment should be mitigated, takes into consideration the hardship which is likely to result. 4, record 1, English, - forfeiture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Where a submission is made for a free pardon following a conviction for which a forfeiture of goods was the penalty, the request for a remission of those goods should accompany the submission for the free pardon. 4, record 1, English, - forfeiture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As to the estreating, or, as it is there called, the forfeiture of the recognisances ... such as recognisances to be of good behaviour or to appear ... 3, record 1, English, - forfeiture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Of goods. 5, record 1, English, - forfeiture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- confiscation
1, record 1, French, confiscation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au moment de déterminer si la confiscation doit être mitigée, le juge tient compte des conséquences exagérées qui en résulteront probablement. 2, record 1, French, - confiscation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si un pardon absolu est demandé à la suite d'une infraction qui a été punie par une confiscation de biens, la demande de remise de ces biens doit accompagner la demande de pardon absolu. 2, record 1, French, - confiscation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho penal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- confiscación
1, record 1, Spanish, confiscaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pérdida legal del derecho de propiedad o de cualquier otro bien. 1, record 1, Spanish, - confiscaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Executive (Constitutional Law)
- Property Law (civil law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- confiscation
1, record 2, English, confiscation
correct, Canada, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- forfeiture 2, record 2, English, forfeiture
correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The taking and holding of private property by a government or an agency acting for a government. 3, record 2, English, - confiscation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compensation may or may not be given to the owner of the property. 3, record 2, English, - confiscation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pouvoir exécutif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- confiscation
1, record 2, French, confiscation
correct, feminine noun, Canada, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Poder ejecutivo (Derecho constitucional)
- Derecho de propiedad (derecho civil)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- confiscación
1, record 2, Spanish, confiscaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- decomiso 1, record 2, Spanish, decomiso
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- confiscation
1, record 3, English, confiscation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the taking of enemy public movable property without the obligation to compensate the State to which it belongs. 1, record 3, English, - confiscation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with seizure which (according to "International Law", volume II, 1962, by the Department of the U.S. Army) is the taking of enemy "private" movable property. The items seized must be returned or compensation paid when peace is made. This is one of the principal difference between seizure and confiscation. 2, record 3, English, - confiscation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- confiscation
1, record 3, French, confiscation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la confiscation résulte de la décision du Conseil des prises validant la capture du navire et de sa cargaison ou la saisie de marchandises. Elle comporte la dévolution à l'État de la propriété de la prise. 1, record 3, French, - confiscation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec saisie qui n'est qu'une disposition provisoire en vue d'une procédure de confiscation éventuelle dépendant de la décision d'un «tribunal des prises». 2, record 3, French, - confiscation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho internacional público
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- confiscación
1, record 3, Spanish, confiscaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-01-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Taxation Law
- Customs and Excise
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- condemnation
1, record 4, English, condemnation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A forfeiture of goods, as for the nonpayment of customs duties. 2, record 4, English, - condemnation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit fiscal
- Douanes et accise
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- confiscation
1, record 4, French, confiscation
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
confiscation (d'articles saisis) 1, record 4, French, - confiscation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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