ἅλ-ωσις,εως, Ion.
ιος,ἡ,
A. capture,
Pi. O. 10(11).42 , Hdt. 1.5 , 3.156 , A. Ag. 589 , etc.;δαί̈ων ἅ. conquestby enemy, Id. Th. 119 :means of conquest,
S. Ph. 61 .
2. taking, catchingof birds and fish, Arist. HA 593a20 , 600a3 (pl.);ἑαλωκότες ἰσχυρὰν ἅλωσινtakenwithout power to escape,
Plu. Num. 15 .
II. law-term,conviction,
Pl. Lg. 920a , D.C. Fr. 97.3 .