Recaptor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Recaptor is a noun meaning One who recaptures, or takes a prize that had been previously taken.
Meaning
One who recaptures, or takes a prize that had been previously taken.
More Meanings
- (archaic, law) Someone who recovers or attempts to recover by recaption.
Example Sentences
The only argument to shew that the loss had not then ceased to be total, was built upon a mistaken supposition that the recaptor had a right to demand a sale, and put a stop to any further prosecution of the voyage.
Word Forms
- recaptors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include captor, retaker, capturer, retriever, recoverer, reseizer.
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