angary

English

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀγγαρεία (angareía, “the office of a courier or messenger”), from ἄγγαρος (ángaros).

Noun

angary (uncountable)

The right of one belligerent (government) in a conflict to seize, use or destroy the property of another belligerent or neutral state, or the private citizens thereof, provided compensation is paid.

Translations

right to seize property during war

Portuguese: angaria f

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