noun
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the act of seizing or snatching (something from another).
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a defeating or overpowering.
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a taking or being taken by force, surprise or skill, as enemy troops; a capturing; a capture.
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that which is taken by force or seizure; a captured person or thing; a prisoner.
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favour; encouragement; assistance.
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a satellite - a) a moon revolving around a larger planet; b) a man-made object rocketed into orbit around the earth, the moon, etc.
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a treaty between two rival kings, in which the defeated one surrenders, for saving his life, major part of his wealth, kingdom etc.