Capture
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[Lat. captura, from capere, to take.] In international law. A taking or seizure of the goods of an enemy; a taking of prizes in time of war, particularly at sea.
2 Bl. Com. 401, 402. 2 Steph. Com. 79, 80. 1 Kent's Com. 91, 92.