What does "requisar" mean in English?

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Spanish

requisar

English

to seize

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Alternative translations of "requisar"

to confiscate
to requisition
to commandeer
to impound

Examples of how to use "requisar" in Spanish

Spanish
La policía requisó toda la mercancía.
English
The police confiscated all the merchandise.
Spanish
Los oficiales requisan las mochilas.
English
The officers are searching the backpacks.
Spanish
El policía requisó los celulares.
English
The police officer confiscated the cell phones.
Spanish
Antes requisaban todos los cuchillos.
English
Before, they used to confiscate all the knives.
Spanish
Requisarán el equipo mañana.
English
They will confiscate the equipment tomorrow.

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La policía requisó toda la mercancía.

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