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

Related Words

• booty
• spoils