상대방에게 당한 만큼 되돌려주는 보복이나 앙갚음 행위
An act of retaliation or revenge, especially in the context of international politics or conflict.
예문:
"The military launched a series of air strikes in reprisal for the border raid."
"Employees were hesitant to report the misconduct due to fear of reprisal from their supervisors."
"The government warned that any further aggression would meet with swift reprisal."
피해에 대한 보복으로 외국인이나 그들의 재산을 강제로 나포하거나 압수하는 행위
The forcible seizure of a foreign subject or their property as an act of retaliation for an injury or loss.
예문:
"In the 18th century, letters of reprisal allowed merchants to recover losses by seizing enemy vessels."
"The king authorized the reprisal of foreign goods to compensate for the unpaid debts of the neighboring state."