Angary Definition
ănggə-rē
noun
In international law, the right of a belligerent to seize and use the property of a neutral where that property is within the belligerent's jurisdiction, there is pressing need, and compensation is provided.
American Heritage
The right of a belligerent to use or destroy a neutral's property if necessary, with the obligation of full indemnification.
Webster's New World
The right of a government etc., in time of war, to seize, use or destroy property of a belligerent or neutral state, provided compensation is paid.
Wiktionary
Origin of Angary
Late Latin angaria service to a lord from Greek angareia impressment for public service from angaros conscript courier perhaps of Iranian origin and akin to Greek angelos messenger
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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