impoundage means the act of impounding. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From impound + -age.
noun
- The act of impounding.
- The fee or fine for impounding.
- The installation of a dam to create a reservoir or similar body of water.“During three seasons prior to impoundage , mosquito catching stations were established in the reservoir area and inspected regularly in order to determine approximately the prevalence of anopheline mosquitoes in the area under natural conditions.”