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letter of marque

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letter of marque, letters of marque
n
1. a licence granted by a state to a private citizen to arm a ship and seize merchant vessels of another nation
2. a similar licence issued by a nation allowing a private citizen to seize goods or citizens of another nation Also called letter of marque and reprisal
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Noun1.letter of marque - a license to a private citizen to seize property of another nation
letter of mark and reprisal, letters of marque
license, permit, licence - a legal document giving official permission to do something
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A letter of marque is a license for privateers to attack or kill persons who have wronged the United States in the judgment of Congress, while a letter of reprisal is a similar measure geared toward organizations or governments.
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During World War II, Washington issued a letter of marque enabling the civilian-operated airship Resolute to patrol for submarines.
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To my knowledge, no letter of marque and reprisal has been issued, despite a declaration of war on the United States issued by Osama Bin Laden in 1996, and thousands of people have been killed at his incitement and with his assistance since.
From the president: Irish stew by Rosenwasser, Tamzin A. / Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons
 
 
 
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