Pillage

A robbery by force or violence; and not a simple larceny merely. 26 Wend. 573. The taking by violence of private property by a victorious army from the citizens or subjects of the enemy. This in modern times is seldom allowed, and then only when authorized by the commanding or chief ofl Bcer at the place where the pillage is committed. The property thus violently taken belongs, in general, to the common soldiers. Dalloz. "Propriete," art. 3, § 5; Wolff. § 1201. See "Booty;" "Prize."

The taking by violence of primodern times is seldom allowed, and then only when authorized by the commanding or chief officer at the place where the pillage is committed. The property thus violently taken belongs, in general, to the common soldiers. It is expressly forbidden under the rules of the Brussel’s Conference, 1874, which however have never been adopted by the European nations. See Dalloz, Diet. Pro prim, art. 3, § 5; Wolff § 1201; Booty; Prize; War.