letter of marque

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An official commission from a government authorizing someone to seize the property or people of another nation; especially to attack merchant shipping of another nation. historical
    — A letter of marque came from the King / to the scummiest vessel I'd ever seen / God damn them all! I was told / We'd cruise the seas for American gold / We'd fire no guns, shed no tears.
  2. A ship that has been armed for such a task. historical

词形变化

letters of marque plural letter of mart alternative
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