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LETTER OF MARK AND REPRISAL

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Letter Of Mark And Reprisal.

Letter Of Mark And Reprisal - as a noun

A license to a private citizen to seize vessels of another nation and their property

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
letter of marqueletters of marque

Example Sentences

"During times of war, privateers were often granted a letter of mark and reprisal to attack enemy ships."
"The captain received a letter of mark and reprisal from the government, allowing him to seize enemy cargo."
"A letter of mark and reprisal was issued to authorize the privateer's actions against specific enemy vessels."
"The ship's crew set sail with a letter of mark and reprisal, ready to engage in sanctioned acts of piracy."
"The letter of mark and reprisal empowered the privateer to seek retaliation for damages incurred by enemy forces."
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