letter of mark and reprisal

ریشه

From the Middle English word 'lettre' meaning 'letter', the Old English word 'mearc' meaning 'mark', and the Old French word 'reprisaille' meaning 'retaliation'.

مثال

• Privateers were granted letters of mark and reprisal during times of war.
• The captain received a letter of mark and reprisal from the king.
• The letter of mark and reprisal allowed the ship to legally engage in piracy.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Grant letters of mark and reprisal Receive a letter of mark and reprisal Allow a ship to legally engage in piracy Common practice in the 17th century