impoundment
|im-pound-ment|
C1
/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
(impound)
seize and hold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impoundment' originates from the verb 'impound,' which comes from the Middle English word 'imponen,' meaning 'to shut up or enclose.'
Historical Evolution
'impound' changed from the Middle English word 'imponen' and eventually became the modern English word 'impound.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shut up or enclose,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to seize and hold in custody.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of impounding or the state of being impounded.
The impoundment of the vehicle was due to unpaid parking tickets.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42