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plunderage

American  
[pluhn-der-ij] / ˈplʌn dər ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. act of plundering; pillage.

  2. Law.

    1. the embezzlement of goods on board a ship.

    2. the goods embezzled.

plunderage British  
/ ˈplʌndərɪdʒ /

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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Etymology

Origin of plunderage

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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