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What is another word for commandeering?

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Noun
The action of confiscating or impounding property by warrant of legal right
“The commandeering of private vehicles during times of war is often seen as a necessary measure to ensure efficient mobilization of resources.”
Noun
Control or dominance over someone or something
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The practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea
Verb
Present participle for to appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
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“What other company director, though, can pick up a telephone and commandeer the back pages of the next day's newspapers?”
Verb
Present participle for to force into military service
“Golam Hossein is pushing Sirajuddaula to rush back to the capital, commandeer an army and fight again.”
Verb
Present participle for to cause to happen by force, especially observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
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Present participle for to command like an officer
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Present participle for to act in advance of, especially with preventative measures
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