letter of countermarque

Noun

Meaning

letter of countermarque (plural letters of countermarque)

(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.

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Close letter words and terms

letter of composition letter of conduct letter of counter-mart letter of countermart letter of credence letter of credit