letter of countermarque

letter of countermarque - English

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Noun

letter of countermarque (plural letters of countermarque)

  1. (nautical, historical) An official commission from a government authorizing someone to seize the property or people of another nation in reprisal for a similar seizure by a ship from the other nation.
Meaning and Definition of letter of countermarque
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