angary
noun
an·ga·ry
\ˈaŋgərē\
Definition of angary
: 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
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Origin and Etymology of angary
Late Latin angaria
First Known Use: 1880
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