Meaning & use
impounded
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officially took possession of something, typically because it was illegal, unclaimed, or in violation of a rule.
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The city impounded her car after it was left parked illegally for a week.
Customs officials impounded the shipment pending an investigation.
A note on using this word
Most commonly heard in the context of vehicles taken by authorities, but it applies to any property seized under legal authority.
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