Vocabulary (legal/administrative): Choose the word that best completes the sentence “If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be ______ by the customs authority.” Select the most appropriate verb.

Difficulty: Easy

possessed
punished
confiscated
fined

Correct Answer: confiscated

Explanation:

Meaning

Confiscate = to seize (property) by authority, especially as a penalty.

Option analysis
confiscated — correct legal action on smuggled goods.possessed — means “owned/held”; incorrect.punished — applies to people, not goods.fined — applies to people/entities (monetary penalty), not the goods.

Final Answer
confiscated

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