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- [ang-guh-ree]
- /ˈæŋ gə ri/
- /ˈæŋ.ɡə.rɪ/
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- [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
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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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noun angary
- legitimacy — the state or quality of being legitimate.
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