criminal forfeiture

A governmental proceeding brought against a person to seize property as punishment for the person’s criminal behavior. [Cases: Controlled Substances 162; Forfeitures 1. C.J.S. RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) § 30.]

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