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commandeer

com·man·deer [ kòmmən dr ] (past and past participle com·man·deered, present participle com·man·deer·ing, 3rd person present singular com·man·deers)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. seize something for military purposes: to take something from its owner for official or military purposes

2. take something over: to take or use something, often by force

3. military force somebody into military service: to force somebody to serve in the armed forces

[Early 19th century. Via Afrikaans kommandeer< Dutch kommanderen "to command" < French commander (see command)]
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