Freezes
/ˈfriːzɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of freeze, relating to legally prohibiting access to or movement of assets.
The court freezes the defendant's bank accounts pending investigation.
Forms
- freeze
- freezing
- froze
- frozen
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Commentary
'Freezes' is primarily used as a verb in legal contexts to describe court orders restricting asset transfers; base definitions are under 'freeze.'
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