Sentences with LETTERS-OF-MARQUE
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"During the age of sail, privateers operated under letters of marque, essentially functioning as legally sanctioned pirates."
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"The letters of marque granted to privateers usually outlined the specific targets they were allowed to attack or capture."
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"Privateers operating under letters of marque were often motivated by the promise of capturing valuable enemy ships or cargoes."
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"The letters of marque provided a legal framework for privateering, allowing governments to benefit from the actions of private individuals."
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"The issuance of letters of marque was a common practice during times of war or international conflict."
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"In order to obtain letters of marque, private individuals or ship owners had to apply to their own government or authorized bodies."
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"The letters of marque effectively legalized acts of piracy for specific individuals or ships."
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"Many famous pirates of history, such as Sir Francis Drake and William Kidd, operated under letters of marque."
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"The use of letters of marque allowed governments to disrupt enemy shipping and commerce without directly involving their own navy."
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"The issuance of letters of marque was a form of asymmetrical warfare, where smaller privateer ships could disrupt larger enemy fleets."
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"Privateers operating under letters of marque were subject to certain rules and regulations, such as avoiding attacks on neutral nations."
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"The system of letters of marque fell out of favor in the 19th century as governments sought to establish more controlled and centralized navies."
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"Some argue that privateers operating under letters of marque played a significant role in influencing the outcome of certain wars."
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"The use of letters of marque allowed governments to project power and exert influence on the high seas during naval conflicts."
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"The letters of marque often included provisions for the distribution of captured goods and the awarding of shares to the privateer crew."
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"The concept of letters of marque dates back to medieval times when it was used as a way to encourage private individuals to engage in naval warfare."
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"Privateering under letters of marque was seen as a legitimate way for individuals to support their country's war efforts and profit from it."
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"The issuance of letters of marque was a way for governments to tap into the entrepreneurial spirit and resources of private ship owners and sailors."
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"While privateers operating under letters of marque were officially sanctioned, they were often still viewed with suspicion and mistrust by other nations."
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"During wartime, privateers were authorized to attack and seize enemy vessels under letters of marque."
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"The pirate ship sailed under the protection of letters of marque, allowing them to legally plunder enemy ships."
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"The captain proudly displayed his letters of marque, proving his ship's authorization as a privateer."
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"The issuance of letters of marque declined with the introduction of international agreements prohibiting privateering."
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"The ship's crew eagerly awaited the arrival of their letters of marque, eager to begin their mission as privateers."
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"The government issued letters of marque to incentivize private individuals to actively participate in the war effort."
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"Captain Morgan was known for his successful exploits as a privateer under the protection of letters of marque."
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"To acquire letters of marque, ship owners had to prove they possessed appropriate weaponry and crew."
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"The letters of marque authorized the privateer to not only attack enemy ships but also confiscate their cargo."
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"Privateers operating under letters of marque were entitled to a share of the captured vessel's value."
