1. officially seized and held in custody by authorities
Usage: past participle of impound used as adjective

Examples

• The impounded vehicle was held at the city lot for thirty days.
• All impounded animals must be claimed within a week.
• The impounded drugs were destroyed by police.
• She paid the fine to retrieve her impounded car.
• The impounded boat remained at the harbor until the investigation ended.
• Impounded property can be reclaimed with proper documentation.