Embargoing
/ɛmˈbɑːrɡoʊɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. gerund) The act of officially imposing a legal restriction or prohibition on trade, shipment, or communication, typically by a government.
The government is embargoing all shipments to the sanctioned country.
- (v. gerund) The act of seizing or legally detaining goods or property to enforce a court order or judgment.
The court is embargoing the debtor's assets pending settlement.
Forms
- embargo
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Commentary
In legal usage, embargoing often refers either to trade prohibitions imposed by governments or to judicial seizure of property; clarity depends on context.
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