Letters Of Marque

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of letters of marque

privateering licenses
privateering commissions
letters of reprisal

Antonyms of letters of marque

ceasefire
armistice
peace treaty

Collocations of letters of marque

letters of marque
Frequency: 80 %

Privateers were authorized to attack enemy ships under letters of marque.

letters of marque
Frequency: 70 %

The pirate captain carried letters of marque from the king.

letters of marque
Frequency: 60 %

Privateers operated legally with letters of marque during times of war.

letters of marque
Frequency: 50 %

The government would authorize privateers with letters of marque to engage in naval warfare.

letters of marque
Frequency: 40 %

Privateers were allowed to capture enemy vessels under letters of marque.

Idiomatic Expressions for letters of marque

  • Phrase: obtain letters of marque
    Meaning: to receive official permission from a government to engage in privateering activities
    Usage: The captain had to obtain letters of marque before setting sail as a privateer.