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an·gary (gə rē)

noun

International Law the right of a belligerent to use or destroy a neutral's property if necessary, with the obligation of full indemnification

Etymology: LL angaria, enforced service < Gr angareia, impressment for the public service < angaros, a mounted courier; prob. < OPers term

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