PoliticsAugust 12, 2026
predation
pri-DAY-shun
Definition
The act of plundering, exploiting, or aggressively seizing resources from another entity for one's own gain.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'praedatio', meaning 'plundering' or 'pillage', which traces back to 'praeda', the word for prey or booty.
In the news
The term is used to describe the illegal and exploitative fishing practices in Argentine waters, framing the unauthorized taking of marine resources as an act of economic and ecological predation.
Argentina sanctions fourth foreign vessel for illegal fishing in 2026: fines exceed $4.533 billion
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