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| re·cap·tion [ ree kápsh'n ] |
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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
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| [Early 17th century. < Anglo-Latin recaption- "capturing back" < Latin caption- "capturing" < capere "take"] |
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