plunderage

[pluhn-der-ij]

noun

1. act of plundering; pillage.

2. Law.

   1. the embezzlement of goods on board a ship.

   2. the goods embezzled.

plunderage

/ ˈplʌndərɪdʒ /

noun

1. maritime law

   1. the embezzlement of goods on board a ship

   2. the goods embezzled

2. the act of plundering

Word History and Origins

Origin of plunderage¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; plunder + -age

Example Sentences

This is with the view of saving lighterage and plunderage, and bringing the great mass of commerce so much nearer to the heart of the City.

From Project Gutenberg

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