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Sigma KEE - HostageTaking

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hostage taking
An event in which one agent keeps another against his or her will, in order to force it or a third agent to accede to some demand. The hostages are typically kept in the place where they are first taken hostage, in contrast to a Kidnapping. Hostage taking often involves a number of people (although it may be just one), again, in contrast to a Kidnapping.
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Parents unilateral getting Any instance of Getting that is not part of a Transaction. In other words, any instance of Getting where nothing is given in return. Some examples of UnilateralGetting are: appropriating, commandeering, stealing, etc.


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