recaptor

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English

Etymology

From re- +‎ captor.

Noun

recaptor (plural recaptors)

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

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