English Dictionary

The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the capture of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal.
Source : opted (23128)  - auto

The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.
Source : opted (23129)  - auto

The thing taken by force, surprise, or stratagem; a prize; prey.
Source : opted (23130)  - auto

To seize or take possession of by force, surprise, or stratagem; to overcome and hold; to secure by effort.
Source : opted (23133)  - auto