impoundment
noun
im·pound·ment
im-ˈpau̇n(d)-mənt 
1
: the act of impounding : the state of being impounded
2
: a body of water formed by impounding
Examples of impoundment in a Sentence
after his impoundment in the garage all weekend, the family dog was ready to frolic
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How would the Supreme Court rule on an impoundment challenge?
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Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In government speak, this constitutes an impoundment: a move by the president to not spend money appropriated by Congress.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But that hasn't satisfied Democrats, given Vought's defense of the impoundment power in his confirmation hearing.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump could ultimately use impoundment to cut off funding that deals with any number of other major governmental issues, including money going toward disaster relief, education, social welfare programs or public health, among numerous other recipients.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In government speak, this constitutes an impoundment: a move by the president to not spend money appropriated by Congress.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But that hasn't satisfied Democrats, given Vought's defense of the impoundment power in his confirmation hearing.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump could ultimately use impoundment to cut off funding that deals with any number of other major governmental issues, including money going toward disaster relief, education, social welfare programs or public health, among numerous other recipients.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impoundment
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“Impoundment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impoundment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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