confiscatory rateglossary / confiscatory rate A utility rate set so low by the government that the utility company cannot realize a reasonable return on its investment. [Cases: Public Utilities 129. C.J.S. Public Utilities §§ 35, 38–41, 57.] 词条贡献者 译者崇载,国际名校知识产权法专业,擅长翻译各种与知识产权相关的法律文件。