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impound meaning and definition

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IMPOUND verb

Definition of impound (verb)

  1. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
    • "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork"
    • synonyms: attach, confiscate, seize, sequester
  2. place or shut up in a pound
    • "pound the cows so they don't stray"
    • synonyms: pound
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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