Meaning Of The Word Reprisal

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What's The Definition Of Reprisal?

reprisal
variable noun: If you do something to a person in reprisal, you hurt or punish them because they have done something violent or unpleasant to you.

reprisal in American English
the forcible seizure of property or subjects in retaliation for an injury inflicted by another country
noun: retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries

reprisal in British English
noun: retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime, such as the execution of prisoners of war, destruction of property, etc

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