Right of reprisal
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The right of reprisal · right of reprisals · rights of reprisal
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1 expressionRights of reprisal1 mention
Against Lacritus (Greek)
In our own city, without ourselves having committed any wrong, or having had judgement rendered against us in their favor, we have been robbed of our own possessions by these men who are Phaselites, just as if rights of reprisal had been given to Phaselites against Athenians.
in the texts
An Essay on Crimes and Punishments
A recognized law of nations permitting retaliation against a captive for a wrong committed by the enemy, illustrated by the example of a hanged captain.
The right of reprisal is also a law adopted by nations.
Against Lacritus
A legal right to seize property in reprisal, invoked in the contract and rhetorical accusation.
In our own city, without ourselves having committed any wrong, or having had judgement rendered against us in their favor, we have been robbed of our own possessions by these men who are Phaselites, just as if rights of reprisal had been given to Phaselites against Athenians.
And, if they do not enter Pontus, but remain in the Hellespont ten days after the rising of the dogstar, and disembark their goods at a port where the Athenians have no right of reprisals, and from thence complete their voyage to Athens, let them pay the interest written into the contract the year before.