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lodgment

1 of 1noun
/ˈlɑdʒmənt/
Forms:lodgments
1

the process of securely placing or depositing something, often into a designated location or container

  • After gathering all the documents, she made a lodgment into the safe deposit box at the bank.
  • The soldier carefully made a lodgment of supplies in the remote outpost to ensure they had provisions for the mission.
  • The librarian made a lodgment of the returned books onto the shelves, organizing them by category.
  • The hiker made a lodgment of food and supplies in the bear-proof container to protect them from wildlife.
  • The cashier made a lodgment of the day's earnings into the company's secure vault.
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2

bringing a charge or accusation against someone