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recaptor en · NOUN

Etymology

From re- + captor.

Meanings

1. One who recaptures, or takes a prize that had been previously taken.
2. (archaic) Someone who recovers or attempts to recover by recaption.
   • 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. 1833, David Hughes, A Treatise on the Law Relating to Insurance:

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