Impounding (Noun)
Meaning
Placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The sheriff's department is responsible for the impounding of vehicles parked in no-parking zones throughout the city.
- The county has a new policy for the impounding of livestock that wander onto neighboring properties.
- A vehicle will be subject to impounding if the driver is caught operating it without valid registration or insurance.
- The local animal shelter handles the impounding of stray pets found roaming around town.
- The city will begin the impounding of boats left unattended in the harbor for more than a week.