Crossword

[Martinberger]

Banking on occupation and holding of position within enemy territory (9)
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Many thanks in anticipation.

[retrocop]

lodgement?

[retrocop]

lodgement= the depositing of money (banking)

[Martinberger]

can you explain -- The holding of position within enemy territory

[scorpiojo]

Also defined in Chambers as 'the occupation and holding of a position within enemy territory by a besieging party.'

[Mamyalynne]

act of staying in a place overnight; act of being lodged; deposit, something entrusted; position built on conquered enemy land; place for lodging, inn, lodgment lodgement

http://www.eudict.com/?lang=en2eng&word=staying%20in%20nest

[scorpiojo]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lodgment

[retrocop]

Thank you for best answer.