2. Verb. (third-person singular of recapture) ¹
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Definition of Recaptures
1. recapture [v] - See also: recapture
Lexicographical Neighbors of Recaptures
Literary usage of Recaptures
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution: Being the Letters by Jared Sparks, United States Dept. of State (1830)
"The following convention, concerning recaptures made from the English, is, it is
hoped, the first step towards more intimate connexions between this ..."
2. Halleck's International Law: Or, Rules Regulating the Intercourse of States by Henry Wager Halleck, Sherston Baker (1878)
"It was understood that the ordinance of 1659 was continued in force with respect
to recaptures made by shi:- of war. It is thus seen, ..."
3. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution: Being the Letters by Jared Sparks, United States Dept. of State (1830)
"The following convention, concerning recaptures made from the English, is, it is
hoped, the first step towards more intimate connexions between this ..."
4. The Maritime Law of Europe by Domenico Alberto Azuni (1806)
"Of recaptures in various ways. ARTICLE V. Of recaptures. § 1. A CAPTURED vessel
may be restored, and return again into the possession of her original owner, ..."
5. Elements of International Law by Henry Wheaton, William Beach Lawrence (1855)
"... as well npon recaptures as in other cases.3 And where, upon a recapture, the
parties have entitled themselves to a military salvage, under the Prize Act ..."
6. Life of General Nathan Bedford Forrest by John Allan Wyeth (1899)
"... of His Brigade—Captain Tyler's Feint on Columbus—General Buford Returns to
Paducah for Horses and recaptures the Place—Forrest Moves on Fort Pillow, ..."
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