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plunderage

[ pluhn-der-ij ]

noun

  1. act of plundering; pillage.
  2. Law.
    1. the embezzlement of goods on board a ship.
    2. the goods embezzled.

plunderage

/ ˈʌԻəɪ /

noun

  1. maritime law
    1. the embezzlement of goods on board a ship
    2. the goods embezzled
  2. the act of plundering
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of plunderage1

First recorded in 1790–1800; plunder + -age
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This is with the view of saving lighterage and plunderage, and bringing the great mass of commerce so much nearer to the heart of the City.

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