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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In international law. the seizure by one nation of the citizens or subjects of another, and the holding of them, to compel the performance of an act by the latter in favor or the former. Also
androlepsy .
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whichbe commented on the word androlepsia
Governmental kidnapping for political purposes. (from Phrontistery)
May 15, 2008
jmjarmstrong commented on the word androlepsia
JM is attending a workshop on Androlepsia for Fun and Profit
August 13, 2010