letter of marque

Noun

A government-issued license authorizing a private ship to capture and plunder enemy vessels.

ریشه

From the Middle English word 'lettre' meaning 'letter' and the Old English word 'mearc' meaning 'mark'.

مثال

• The pirate ship operated under a letter of marque.
• The letter of marque allowed the privateer to attack enemy ships.
• The captain displayed the letter of marque to assert their authority.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Operate under a letter of marque Display the letter of marque Regulated by the government