Impoundment: meaning, definitions and examples

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impoundment

 

[ ษชmหˆpaสŠndmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The act of seizing or taking possession of property by legal authority.

Synonyms

confiscation, detainment, seizure

Examples of usage

  • The impoundment of the vehicle was necessary due to the driver's expired license.
  • The impoundment of the evidence was crucial for the ongoing investigation.
Context #2 | Noun

environmental

The act of confining or encircling animals, especially in a controlled area for observation or protection.

Synonyms

confinement, containment, enclosure

Examples of usage

  • The impoundment of the wildlife was necessary to prevent them from straying into dangerous areas.
  • The impoundment of the fish in the reservoir helped regulate the population.

Translations

Translations of the word "impoundment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confisco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฌเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beschlagnahme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyitaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั„ั–ัะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konfiskata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saisie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incautaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท el koyma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabavenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konfiลกkรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃๆŠผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaplemba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upptaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ั€ะบั–ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsadirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incautaciรณn

Word origin

The word 'impoundment' has its origins in the verb 'impound,' which dates back to the late 16th century. It combines the prefix 'im-' meaning 'in' or 'into' with the word 'pound,' referring to an enclosure for animals. Over time, 'impoundment' has evolved to encompass various contexts, including legal and environmental, reflecting the concept of seizing or confining property or animals. Today, it is commonly used in legal proceedings and discussions related to wildlife management.