What is another word for impounding?
Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈa͡ʊndɪŋ] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the word "impounding", such as confiscation, seizure, appropriation, detention, impoundment, and retention. These words all refer to the act of taking possession of something, usually by legal authority. Confiscation and seizure are often used in the context of law enforcement, where property or assets are taken from someone who has broken the law. Appropriation implies that something is being taken for a specific purpose, while detention and impoundment suggest that something is being held for a period of time. Retention refers to keeping something in your possession without necessarily taking it away from someone else. All these words are used to express the same idea of taking control of something for a period of time.
