impoundment
impoundment Lexical Profile
impoundment Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act of seizing and taking legal custody of something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents, because of an infringement of a law or regulation.
"Repeated parking violations eventually led to the impoundment of his car by the municipal authorities."
An artificial body of water formed by a dam, dike, or weir, such as a reservoir or retention pond.
"The wildlife refuge features several shallow impoundments that provide vital resting habitat for migratory waterfowl."
American The decision or action by the President of the United States to withhold or delay the spending of funds that have been appropriated by Congress.
"Congress passed the budget reform act in 1974 to limit the executive branch's power of impoundment."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'impound' (from assimilated 'in-' meaning 'into' + 'pound', from Old English 'pund', meaning 'enclosure') and the suffix '-ment'.