Definitions

1. noun

The amount or charge for keeping or storing something, especially a vehicle, in a place such as a pound or an impound lot.

“The impoundage fee for the abandoned car was $300.”

2. noun

The act of seizing or taking possession of something, such as a vehicle, due to non-payment of a debt or other infraction.

“The police impoundage of the suspect’s car was a result of an unpaid parking ticket.”

3. noun

The sum of money paid for the use or storage of something, especially a vehicle, in a public place.

“The city charged a significant amount of impoundage for the parking of oversized vehicles in restricted zones.”