Definitions
- Referring to the act of isolating or separating something from its surroundings. - Describing the process of keeping a jury or witness away from outside influence during a trial. - Talking about the action of taking possession of property until a debt is paid or a dispute is resolved.
- Referring to the act of confiscating or taking possession of something by legal authority. - Describing the process of detaining an animal by animal control or law enforcement. - Talking about the action of holding a vehicle or property in a secure location until legal issues are resolved.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve taking possession of something.
- 2Both can be done by legal authority.
- 3Both can be used in legal contexts.
- 4Both can involve holding something until a legal issue is resolved.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Sequester is often used to isolate or separate something, while impound is typically used to confiscate or take possession of something.
- 2Authority: Sequester can be done by anyone, while impound is usually done by legal authority.
- 3Object: Sequester can be used for both tangible and intangible things, while impound is usually used for tangible things like vehicles or property.
- 4Duration: Sequester can be temporary or permanent, while impound is usually temporary until legal issues are resolved.
- 5Connotation: Sequester is neutral or positive, while impound can have a negative connotation as it implies confiscation or loss of property.
Remember this!
Sequester and impound are synonyms that refer to the act of taking possession of something. However, they differ in their purpose, authority, object, duration, and connotation. Sequester is often used to isolate or separate something, while impound is typically used to confiscate or take possession of something by legal authority. Sequester can be used for both tangible and intangible things, while impound is usually used for tangible things like vehicles or property. Sequester can be temporary or permanent, while impound is usually temporary until legal issues are resolved. Finally, sequester is neutral or positive, while impound can have a negative connotation as it implies confiscation or loss of property.
