Definitions for Reprisal
rɪˈpraɪ zəlreprisal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reprisalnoun

   a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reprisalnoun

   act of retaliation

2. Etymology: From French "représailles", formerly "reprisailles", originally from Italian "rappresaglia".

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reprisalnoun

   Something seized by way of retaliation for robbery or injury.

   Etymology: represalia, low Lat. represaille, Fr.

   The English had great advantage in value of reprisals, as being more strong and active at sea. John Hayward.

   Sense must sure thy safest plunder be,
   Since no reprisals can be made on thee. Alexander Pope.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reprisal

   A reprisal is a limited and deliberate violation of international law to punish another sovereign state that has already broken them. Since the 1977 Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions (AP 1), reprisals in the laws of war are extremely limited, as they commonly breach the rights of non-combatants.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reprisalnoun

   the act of taking from an enemy by way of reteliation or indemnity

2. Reprisalnoun

   anything taken from an enemy in retaliation

3. Reprisalnoun

   the act of retorting on an enemy by inflicting suffering or death on a prisoner taken from him, in retaliation for an act of inhumanity

4. Reprisalnoun

   any act of retaliation

5. Etymology: [F. reprsaille, It. ripresaglia, rappresaglia, LL. reprensaliae, fr. L. reprehendere, reprehensum. See Reprehend, Reprise.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reprisal

   A reprisal is a limited and deliberate violation of international law to punish another sovereign state that has already broken them. Reprisals in the laws of war are extremely limited, as they commonly breached the rights of civilians, an action outlawed by the Geneva Conventions. It is not to be confused with retorsions, as these constitute unfriendly acts generally permitted by international law.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reprisal

   rē-prī′zal, n. a seizing back or in retaliation: the retaking of goods captured by an enemy: anything seized, or inflicted, in retaliation: that which is seized for injury inflicted: (rare) a restitution. [O. Fr. represaille—It. ripresaglia—ripreso (Fr. reprise), retaken—L. re-pre(he)ndĕre, to seize again.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reprisal

   The taking one thing in satisfaction for another, as the seizing of ships and goods for injury inflicted; a right exerted, though no actual war be commenced. It is authorized by the law of nations if justice has been solemnly called for and denied. The word is synonymous with marque in our admiralty courts.

2. reprisal

   Is the retaking a vessel from the enemy before she has arrived in any neutral or hostile port. If a vessel thus retaken has been 24 hours in the possession of an enemy, she is deemed a lawful recapture; but if within that time, she is merely detenu, and must be wholly restored to the owner. An amount of salvage is sometimes awarded to the re-captors. Also, if a vessel has from any cause been abandoned by the enemy, before he has taken her into any port, she is to be restored to the original proprietor. (See SALVAGE.)

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reprisal

   Is the retaking, from an enemy, goods which he has seized, or the capture from him of other goods, as an equivalent for the damage he has wrought.

Matched Categories

1. • Retaliation

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Reprisal in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Reprisal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Reprisal in a Sentence

1. Frank McKenzie:

   We've worked intensely to evacuate and relocate Afghans who worked alongside us, and are at particular risk of reprisal. We've gotten many out, but many are still there. We will keep working to help them. Our commitment to them has no deadline.

2. Matt Smith:

   It comes as no surprise that there has been a reprisal from Iran — the concern is that this is just the sign of things to come.

3. Maureen Ferreira-Walters:

   The recent killings were so senseless, without fear of reprisal. It reminds me of the bad days in Rio.

4. Santiago Lyon:

   Abd is an internationally celebrated journalist who upholds the AP's high standards of ethics and integrity, independent news organizations must be permitted to bear witness to news events without fear of government interference or reprisal.

5. Thomas Hughes:

   This international threat to writers and bloggers is an unacceptable attack on freedom of expression, such threats often have a chilling effect on expression, encouraging individuals and organizations to self-censor for fear of violent reprisal.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Reprisal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reprisal
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Reprisal
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reprisal
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reprisal
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Reprisal
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Reprisal
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Reprisal
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html