angaries
|an-ga-ries|
/ˈæŋɡəriːz/
(angary)
right to seize neutral property in war
Etymology
'angaries' originates from French, specifically the word 'angarie', which came from Medieval Latin 'angaria', where it meant 'forced service or requisition'.
'angaria' in Medieval Latin was adopted into French as 'angarie', and eventually became the English word 'angary' and its plural 'angaries'.
Initially, it meant 'forced service or requisition', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the right to seize or use neutral property in war'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the right of a belligerent state in war to seize, use, or destroy neutral property (especially ships) for military purposes, subject to compensation.
During wartime, the government exercised angaries over neutral ships in its ports.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/06 14:21