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Angaria

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

In Roman and Feudal Law. A service exacted by the government for public purposes; in particular, the right of a public officer to require the service of vehicles or ships; personal service exacted from a villein by his lord.

Dig. 50, 4, 18, § 29; Spelman, Gloss.