Noun letter of marque has 1 sense

1. letter of marque, letters of marque, letter of mark and reprisal - a license to a private citizen to seize property of another nation
   --₁ is a kind of license, licence, permit
   

Letter of Marque

A letter of marque is an official document issued by a government or an authorized entity that grants permission to a private individual or a ship to engage in acts of piracy or privateering against enemy vessels during a time of war.

Senses:

1. Noun: A legal authorization granted to a private ship owner or captain, known as a privateer, to attack and capture enemy vessels.
2. Noun: Historical document issued during the era of privateering.

Examples:

1. During the 18th century, many privateers operated with a letter of marque, authorized to seize enemy ships and plunder their cargo.
2. In an ancient chest, we discovered a collection of fascinating letters of marque, providing insights into the maritime history of that era.

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