civil forfeiture

An in rem proceeding brought by the government against property that either facilitated a crime or was acquired as a result of criminal activity. [Cases: Controlled Substances 162; Forfeitures 1. C.J.S. RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) § 30.]

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