Impounds
/ɪmˈpaʊndz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of impound, meaning to seize and hold property or goods by legal authority.
The officer impounds the vehicle after discovering it was stolen.
Forms
- impound
- impounded
- impounding
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Commentary
Used primarily in law enforcement or regulatory contexts where property is seized and held pending legal resolution.
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