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1. (v.t.) impound
to shut up in or as if in a pound; confine.
2. impound
to seize and retain in custody of the law.
Etymology: (1545–55)
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1. (verb) impound, attach, sequester, confiscate, seize
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"
2. (verb) impound, pound
place or shut up in a pound
"pound the cows so they don't stray"
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1. (verb) impound
to shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound; hence, to hold in the custody of a court; as, to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping
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