'confiscable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'confiscare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'fiscus' meant 'treasury.'

'confiscare' transformed into the French word 'confisquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'confiscate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to seize for the treasury,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being seized by authority.'