angary

[ang-guh-ree]

noun

International Law.

1. the right of a belligerent state to seize and use the property of neutrals for purposes of warfare, subject to payment of full compensation.

angary

/ ˈæŋɡərɪ /

noun

1. international law the right of a belligerent state to use the property of a neutral state or to destroy it if necessary, subject to payment of full compensation to the owners

Word History and Origins

Origin of angary¹

1875–80; < Late Latin angaria service to a lord < Greek angareía couriership, equivalent to ángaros official courier (< Old Persian ) + -eia -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of angary¹

C19: from French angarie, from Late Latin angaria enforced service, from Greek angareia office of a courier, from angaros courier, of Persian origin

Example Sentences

These articles seem to sanction the right of angary against neutral property, while limiting it as against both belligerent and neutral property.

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