pound

pound, n.

1. A place where impounded property is held until redeemed.

2. A place for the detention of stray animals. [Cases: Animals 103. C.J.S. Animals § 333.]

3. A measure of weight equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7,000 grains. [Cases: Weights and Measures

3. C.J.S. Weights and Measures § 3.]

4. The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom, equal to 100 pence. — Also termed (in sense 4) pound sterling.

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译员蓉婧，欧洲知名商学院国际金融专业，专注翻译各种与美国证券法律有关的法律文件。