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Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)

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Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. & Eng. [from Lat. capers, to take.] In international law. One who takes or seizes property m time of war; one who takes the property of an enemy.

In a stricter sense, one who takes a -prize at sea. 2 Bl. Com. 401. 1 Kent's Com. 86, 96, 103.