Meaning of the word impounding in English
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impounding
US /ɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/
UK /ɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/
Noun
the act of seizing and holding property, especially by legal authority
Example:
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The police carried out the impounding of the illegally parked vehicles.
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The city council approved the impounding of stray animals.
Verb
seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle or animal) because of an infringement of a law or regulation
Example:
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The police are authorized to impound vehicles parked in no-parking zones.
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The animal control officer had to impound the aggressive dog.
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