angaria

noun

an·​gar·​ia

aŋˈga(a)rēə,

anˈ-

1

in Roman and civil law : a compulsory service exacted by the government, a lord, or the church

2

in maritime law : the forcible seizure of a ship for public service

3

in international law : angary

4

in feudal law : a troublesome or vexatious service exacted by a lord of his tenant

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek angareia, from angaros royal (Persian) courier

First Known Use

circa 1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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