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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.