letters of marque

ریشه

From the combination of 'letters' and 'marque', referring to the written authorization for privateering.

مثال

• Privateers relied on letters of marque to legally capture enemy ships.
• The ship's captain proudly displayed the letters of marque.
• The government issued letters of marque to bolster their naval forces.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Rely on letters of marque Display the letters of marque Issue letters of marque Grant the right to seize enemy cargo