impound

[ɪmˈpaʊnd]

verb

apreender

1. to seize and take into legal custody; confiscate

The police impounded the vehicle used in the crime.

A polícia apreendeu o veículo usado no crime.

2. to confine or shut up (an animal) in a pound

The stray dog was impounded by animal control.

O cão vadio foi apreendido pelo controle animal.

3. to retain or hold, especially money or documents, pending legal resolution

The court ordered the funds to be impounded until the lawsuit is resolved.

O tribunal ordenou que os fundos fossem retidos até que a ação judicial fosse resolvida.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apreender

most common term for legal seizure

General Brazilian

retenção

used when holding documents or funds

Portugal

penhorar

legal term for seizing property

Portugal

apreender

also used in Portuguese for confiscation

impound a vehicle - apreender um veículo

impound an animal - apreender um animal

impound funds - reter fundos

impound evidence - apreender provas

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