Meaning Of The Word Impound

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What's The Definition Of Impound?

impound
verb: If something is impounded by the police, customs officers, or other officials, they officially take possession of it because a law or rule has been broken.

impound in American English
to shut up (an animal) in a pound
noun: money, property, etc., that has been impounded
transitive verb: to shut up in a pound or other enclosure, as a stray animal

impound in British English
to confine (stray animals, illegally parked cars, etc) in a pound

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