immobilisation

n. act of making immovable, act of fixing in place, restriction of movement; prevention of mobilization; withdrawal of coins or bills from circulation (also immobilization)

Im·mo·bi·lize v. 1. To render immobile. 2. To fix the position of a joint or fractured limb, as with a splint or cast. im·mo bi·li·za tion n. [more]Immobilisation - Community and Resources

Noun
1. fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"
(synonym) immobilization
(hypernym) preservation, saving
(derivation) trap, pin, immobilize, immobilise
2. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
(synonym) immobilization, immobilizing
(hypernym) restraint
(derivation) immobilize, immobilise

n. immobilization, conversion, hold

Placement of certificated securities and financial instruments in a central securities depository to facilitate book-entry transfers.
See also:
 central securities depository (CSD)