decomisar

Spanish

Etymology

From decomiso +‎ -ar. First attested in 1657 (see quotations).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dekomiˈsaɾ/ [d̪e.ko.miˈsaɾ]
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: de‧co‧mi‧sar

Verb

decomisar (first-person singular present decomiso, first-person singular preterite decomisé, past participle decomisado)

  1. (transitive) to confiscate; seize
    Synonyms: incautarse, confiscar, requisar, embargar
    • 1657 February 21, Jerónimo de Barrionuevo, chapter CLXXVI, in A. Paz y Mélia, editor, Avisos de D. Jerónimo de Barrionuevo (1654-1658), volume III, Madrid, published 1893, page 195:
      Castigo en Londres del hereje tremente. — Plata decomisada por el Gobernador de Canarias. — Doblones falsos del canónigo Artigóla. — []
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    • 1911, Pío Baroja, Las inquietudes de Shanti Andía:
      es obligatorio permanecer en tierra, y al que no cumple el acuerdo se le condena a una multa y se le decomisa el pescado que traiga.
      it is mandatory to remain on land, and whoever does not stick to the agreement shall be fined and have the fish he brings in seized

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