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Impoundment

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A body of water impounded within an enclosure, such as a reservoir. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law wordnet
  3. 3
    The act of impounding. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    The state of being impounded. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From impound + -ment.

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