angary

noun

an·​ga·​ry

ˈaŋgərē

: the right in international law of a belligerent to seize, use, or destroy property of neutrals, or to take over use of neutral ships in case of necessity

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin angaria

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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