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recaption

re·cap·tion [ ree kápsh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
taking back of property or person: the taking back, by peaceful means, of property from somebody who has unlawfully taken it, or of a spouse or child from somebody who has unlawfully detained him or her

[Early 17th century. < Anglo-Latin recaption- "capturing back" < Latin caption- "capturing" < capere "take"]
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