obstavit — meaning in English

English meaning

• impound verb To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
• levy verb To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.

Senses

obstavit is used for these senses in English:

• impound (transitive, law) To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.
• levy (transitive) To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.

impound — full definition

1. verb To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
2. noun A place where impounded vehicles or property are stored.

levy — full definition

1. verb To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.
2. verb To call up people for military service.
3. noun A tax, fine, or other compulsory payment.
4. noun A body of troops raised by conscription.

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