PILLAGE. The taking by violence of private property by a victorious army 
from the citizens or subjects of the enemy. This, in modern times, is seldom 
allowed, and then, only when authorized by the commander or chief officer, 
at the place where the pillage is committed. The property thus violently 
taken in general belongs to the common soldiers. See Dall. Dict. Propriete, 
art. 3, Sec. 5; Wolff, Sec. 1201; and Booty; Prize.