Chris has been convicted of embezzling $150,000 from his employer. With this money, he purchased a boat, a motorcycle, and several pieces of expensive jewelry for his girlfriend. As part of his sentence, the judge allows law enforcement authorities to confiscate any property that Chris purchased with the embezzled money. The ability of law enforcement to confiscate Chris's property that was purchased with embezzled money is referred to as:

A. a fine.
B. a day fine.
C. forfeiture.
D. restitution.


Answer: C

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