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Direption
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What's The Definition Of Direption?Synonyms | Synonyms for Direption: Related Terms | Find terms related to Direption: See Also | Direption In Webster's Dictionary \Di*rep"tion\, n. [L. direptio, fr. diripere to tear
asunder, plunder; di- = dis- + rapere to seize and carry
off.]
The act of plundering, despoiling, or snatching away. [R.]
--Speed.
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