noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General term for seizing goods or resources, often with a nuance of illegality or force. Can be used for historical plundering or modern asset seizure.
敵軍が町を略取した。
The enemy army plundered the town.
彼らは
They broke in with the intention of stealing money and valuables.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Legal term for abduction involving violence or threats. Used in criminal law contexts.
未成年者略取の罪で逮捕された。
He was arrested on charges of kidnapping a minor.
略取誘拐罪は重い刑罰が科せられる。
Abduction and kidnapping carry severe penalties.