impound

verb

1. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

   verb.possession

   Examples

   The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment.

   Synonyms attach confiscate seize sequester

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. place or shut up in a pound

   verb.contact

   Synonyms pound

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. To shut up or place in an inclosure called a <i>pound</i>; hence, to hold in the custody of a court; as, to <i>impound</i> stray cattle; to <i>impound</i> a document for safe keeping.

   verb

   Source: webster1913