2. Noun. (plural of capture) ¹
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Definition of Captures
1. capture [v] - See also: capture
Lexicographical Neighbors of Captures
Literary usage of Captures
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Law; Or, Rules Regulating the Intercourse of States in Peace by Henry Wager Halleck (1861)
"Constructive captures by public vessels of war—J 8. When actual sight is not
necessary — {9. Of joint chase — { 10. Antecedent and subsequent services ..."
2. The Law of Nations Considered as Independent Political Communities by Sir Travers Twiss (1875)
"Duty of Captors to bring in their captures for adjudication as Prize—Enemies have
no locus standi in a Prize Court—What is essential to constitute ..."
3. History of the Late War, Between the United States and Great Britain by Henry Marie Brackenridge (1818)
"Naval affairs—The Hornet captures the Peacock—The Shannon captures the Chesapeake—The
Pelican captures the Argus—The En- ..."
4. Halleck's International Law, Or, Rules Regulating the Intercourse of States by Henry Wager Halleck (1893)
"Of joint captures generally—7. Constructive captures by public vessels of war—8
... Joint captures by land and sea forces —16. By public ships of allies—17. ..."
5. The Map of Europe by Treaty: Showing the Various Political and Territorial by Sir Edward Hertslet (1875)
"Signed at London, 10th May, 1854.- ABT. TABLE. Preamble. 1. Adjudication of Joint
captures. 2. Adjudication. captures by Cruizer of one Country in sight of ..."
6. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government by Jefferson Davis (1881)
"Her captures. —James D. Bullock.—Laird's Speech in the House of Commons. ...
The captures of the Florida.—Captain CM Morris.—The Florida at Bahia. ..."
7. The Naval War of 1812 by Theodore Roosevelt (1882)
"... and escape from the squadron of Commodore Broke—Constitution captures
Guerriere—Wasp captures Frolic—Second unsuccessful cruise of Commodore ..."
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