English Explanatory Dictionary

letter of marque

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An official commission from a government authorizing someone to seize the property or people of another nation; especially to attack merchant shipping of another nation.
A ship that has been armed for such a task.

Word forms

letter of marque letters of marque letter of mart

Synonyms

letter of marque and reprisal

Related words

privateer letter of countermarque

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