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The word "收缴" is formed by combining the character "收", which means to collect or receive, with "缴", which means to hand over or surrender. Together, they create a verb meaning to confiscate or seize, where "收" denotes the action of taking possession, and "缴" specifies that what is being taken is something surrendered, typically under authority or compulsion.

Word Definition - 收缴

shōu jiǎo to recover (illegally obtained property); to seize; to capture; to force sb to hand over sth; to levy

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