Synonyms

angary

American

[ang-guh-ree] / ˈæŋ gə ri /

noun

International Law.

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 British

/ ˈæŋɡərɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of angary

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

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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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