The word "angariation" is a seldom-used term with a tricky spelling. It is pronounced /æŋɡəriˈeɪʃən/ (ANG-guh-ree-AY-shun), with the stress on the second syllable. The word refers to an ancient practice where a ruler could commandeer his subjects' resources or services for public or military use. Despite its obscurity, the spelling of "angariation" follows a straightforward pattern of Latin roots and suffixes. "Angaria" means "forced labor" in Latin, while the "-ation" suffix forms a noun indicating the process or action of something.