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Confiscate, appropriate (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impound

I believe this is a double definition.

'confiscate' is the first definition.
(I know that confiscate can be written as impound)

'appropriate' is the second definition.
(appropriate can mean to take or impound)

(Other definitions for impound that I've seen before include "Seize and confine (illegal vehicle)" , "Seize and take custody of (items)" , "Seize and take into legal custody" , "Seize (goods) legally" , "put cordon round" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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