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impoundment

UK
/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
US
/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/

Translations

impoundmentnoun
impoundments
pl
UK
/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
US
/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
saisieAu sens juridique ou policier, pour le fait de confisquer ou de mettre sous séquestre.
The impoundment of the vehicle occurred after it was found parked illegally.
La saisie du véhicule a eu lieu après qu'il a été trouvé en stationnement illégal.
retenueEn hydrologie, pour un plan d'eau créé par un barrage.
The new impoundment provided a reliable water source for the surrounding communities.
La nouvelle retenue a fourni une source d'eau fiable pour les communautés environnantes.
Synonyms
seizure
confiscation
detention
retention
holding
impoundmentadjective
UK
/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
US
/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
Used attributively in phrases like "impoundment pond" or "impoundment facility"; non-gradable.
de retenueS'emploie surtout dans un contexte technique ou environnemental.
Impoundment structures must comply with environmental regulations.
Les ouvrages de retenue doivent respecter les réglementations environnementales.

Definitions

impoundmentnoun
The act of legally confining or seizing property, especially by a government or law enforcement agency.
The impoundment of the vehicle occurred after it was found parked illegally.
A body of water, such as a reservoir, that is created by damming a river or stream.
The new impoundment provided a reliable water source for the surrounding communities.
impoundmentadjective
Attributive, relating to or associated with an impoundment or the act of impounding.
Impoundment structures must comply with environmental regulations.
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