PILLAGE Meaning and
Definition
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Pillage refers to the act of looting, plundering, or ransacking an area or a settlement, typically during times of war, conflict, or social unrest. It involves stealing or forcibly taking valuable possessions, goods, or resources from individuals, businesses, or communities, often with the use of physical force or violence. Pillage may include acts such as breaking into homes, shops, or storage facilities, and seizing or destroying property.
The motive behind pillage is primarily driven by greed, desperation, or the desire for power. It can occur on both large and small scales, from individual incidents to the organized plundering of entire cities or regions. Historically, pillaging has been a common occurrence following military conquests, invasions, or during times of social disorder.
The consequences of pillage are often devastating for the affected communities. Pillaging can lead to the destruction of infrastructure, the displacement of people, and the loss of livelihoods, among other negative impacts. Moreover, it often creates an atmosphere of fear and mistrust, significantly impeding the process of recovery and rebuilding.
Pillage is considered a breach of international law and is condemned by various conventions and treaties, such as the Hague Conventions. These agreements aim to protect civilians and their property during times of armed conflict, emphasizing the necessity to safeguard civilian lives and property even amidst hostilities.
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• Plunder; spoil, that taken in war.
• To strip of money or goods by violence; to plunder.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PILLAGE
The word "pillage" originated from the Old French verb "pilier", which meant "to plunder" or "to pillage". This Old French term is derived from the Latin word "pīlāre", meaning "to plunder" or "to peel". The Latin term is itself based on the noun "pīla", referring to a "pillar" or "column", as the act of pillaging often involved stripping away or looting valuable goods from a conquered or raided area.
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