angary
|an-ga-ry|
/ˈæŋɡəri/
right to seize neutral property in war
Etymology
'angary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'angaria', where 'angaria' meant 'compulsory service or forced labor'.
'angary' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'angaria', which was adopted into French as 'angarie', and eventually became the modern English word 'angary'.
Initially, it meant 'compulsory service or forced labor', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the right to seize neutral property for military use 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 the right of angary to requisition neutral ships.
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