impound

To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound.

His car was impounded after he parked it illegally.

Noveria Approach Control: Landing access granted, Normandy. Noveria Approach Control: Be advised: we will be confirming identification on arrival. If confirmation cannot be established, your vessel will be impounded.

To hold back.

water impounded by a dam

To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.

to impound stray cattle

to impound a document for safekeeping.

To collect and hold (funds) for payment of property taxes and insurance on property in which one has a security interest.

A place in which impounded things are stored.

"You're gonna drive me to the impound so I can get my car?"

The state of being impounded.

I already checked that out, and Keller has never called to get it out of impound.

That which has been impounded.

He handed the keys to the woman and pointed toward the corner of the lot where the impounds were stored.

Amounts collected from a debtor and held by one with a security interest in property for payment of property taxes and insurance.