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