Definition of: angary

(ang′gə·rē) noun
In international law, the right of a warring nation, in case of need, to seize and use, or to destroy, neutral property, especially ships, the exercise of this right being subject to claim for compensation. Also an·gar·i·a (ang·gâr′ē·ə). [<F angarie <L angaria forced service to a lord < Gk. angaros courier]