impoundment

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impoundment  /ɪm ˈpaʊnd mənt/ ? Meaning of "impoundment"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law

Synonym(s)

internment, poundage

Usage(s):

  1. Claiming he had a presidential right of impoundment, Nixon simply refused to spend at least $16 billion appropriated by Congress for a variety of projects.
  2. But even without impoundment, there is looming over the court a phantom docket of cases that have not yet been formally presented to the Justices but almost certainly will be.
  3. The bill would require the President to submit to Congress each proposed impoundment.

Quotes

  1. "The public has a right to know if a coal-ash waste impoundment is located in their neighborhood," Yarmuth said Monday. "I am glad the EPA did the right thing by releasing this list so that federal officials can more easily work together with...
    on Jun 29, 2009 By: John Yarmuth Source: USA Today

  2. "That's why we hope Malacañang Palace would not see this impoundment bill in an unkind light just because it was sponsored by opposition senators," Angara said.
    on May 13, 2009 By: Edgardo Angara Source: Business Mirror

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