Under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, 'attachment' is defined as:

As per Section 2(d) of the PMLA, 2002, 'attachment' specifically means the prohibition of transfer, conversion, disposition or movement of property by an order issued under Chapter III. This definition is crucial because it clarifies that attachment under PMLA is not the same as physical seizure or confiscation. The prohibition is operative through a written order and prevents the property from being transferred or dealt with. It is distinct from confiscation, which is a final vesting of property in the Central Government. The power to provisionally attach property is exercised under Section 5 of PMLA. Option A incorrectly describes confiscation, and Option C refers to a civil court procedure not applicable here.