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Androlepsy

UK
/ˌændrəˈlɛpsi/
US
/ˌændrəˈlɛpsi/
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Translation androlepsy into russian

androlepsy
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌændrəˈlɛpsi/
US
/ˌændrəˈlɛpsi/
The ancient Greeks practiced androlepsy as a form of justice.
Древние греки практиковали андролепсию как форму правосудия.

Definitions

androlepsy
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌændrəˈlɛpsi/
US
/ˌændrəˈlɛpsi/
A form of reprisal or retaliation in which individuals are seized as hostages to compel the fulfillment of an obligation or to exact retribution.
The ancient practice of androlepsy was sometimes used to ensure that debts were paid or treaties were honored.