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angary

an·ga·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ang-guh-ree]
    • /ˈæŋ gə ri/
    • /ˈæŋ.ɡə.rɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ang-guh-ree]
    • /ˈæŋ gə ri/

Definitions of angary word

  • noun angary 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 3
  • noun angary the right of a belligerent to use or destroy a neutral's property if necessary, with the obligation of full indemnification 3
  • noun angary the right of a belligerent state to seize and use the property of neutrals for purposes of warfare, subject to payment of full compensation. 1
  • noun angary The right of a government etc., in time of war, to seize, use or destroy property of a belligerent or neutral state, provided compensation is paid. 1
  • noun angary The right of one belligerant (government) in a conflict to seize, use or destroy the property of another belligerent or neutral state, or the private citizens thereof, provided compensation is paid. 0

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Origin of angary

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Late Latin angaria service to a lord < Greek angareía couriership, equivalent to ángaros official courier (< Old Persian) + -eia -y3

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Parts of speech for Angary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

angary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

angary usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for angary

noun angary

  • legitimacy — the state or quality of being legitimate.

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