Frozen
/ˈfroʊzən/
Definitions
- (adj.) Legally restricted or immobilized, especially regarding assets or rights, often by court order.
The defendant's bank accounts remained frozen pending the trial.
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Commentary
Used primarily to describe legal measures that prohibit the use or transfer of property to preserve the status quo during litigation.
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