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Confiscation

Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.

What it means

Deprivation of assets, instruments or proceeds connected with an offence under statutory rules. It differs from provisional seizure and compensation.

Legal reference

Criminal Code · Art. 127 — Confiscation

Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.

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