ぼっしゅう没収bosshuu
1.
The act of forcibly taking possession of someone's property, often by a governing authority, typically due to legal violations or certain circumstances that warrant such action.
2.
A legal consequence wherein property or rights related to criminal activity are transferred to the state, indicating that the individual loses ownership as a punitive measure.
3.
The historical practice of a ruling authority reclaiming land or possessions from individuals deemed to have committed unlawful acts, reflecting the socio-political dynamics of feudal Japan.
Example:
兵隊たちは彼らが征服した人々から食物を没収した。