ἅλωσις

English (LSJ)

εως, Ion. ιος, ἡ,

   A capture, Pi.O.10(11).42, Hdt.1.5, 3.156, A.Ag.589, etc.; δαΐων ἅ. conquest by enemy, Id.Th.119: means of conquest, S. Ph.61.    2 taking, catching of birds and fish, Arist.HA593a20, 600a3 (pl.); ἑαλωκότες ἰσχυρὰν ἅλωσιν taken without power to escape, Plu.Num.15.    II law-term, conviction, Pl.Lg.920a, D.C.Fr.97.3.