Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embargar
verb
em-bar-gar
Definition
To hinder or obstruct something from happening, especially in a legal or formal context.
Examples
- The court decided to embargar the shipment until further investigation.
- He felt that the new regulations would embargar his ability to conduct business freely.
- Having the ability to embargar someone’s assets is a powerful legal tool.
Meaning
In legal terms, it refers to the act of impeding or delaying a process, often by placing restrictions or limitations.
Synonyms
- obstruct
- impede
- restrict