letter of marque ( synonym found)

Definition of letter of marque:

(n) : 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

Definition of letter of marque:

(n) : 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

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