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marque and reprisal
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marque and reprisal: see privateering privateering, former usage of war permitting privately owned and operated war vessels (privateers) under commission of a belligerent government to capture enemy shipping.
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A letter of marque is a license for privateers to attack or kill persons who have wronged the United States in the judgment of Congress, while a letter of reprisal is a similar measure geared toward organizations or governments.
CIA hired Blackwater for assassinations by The New American
During World War II, Washington issued a letter of marque enabling the civilian-operated airship Resolute to patrol for submarines.
US lawmaker: Bring back private pirate hunters by AFP / AFP American Edition
To my knowledge, no letter of marque and reprisal has been issued, despite a declaration of war on the United States issued by Osama Bin Laden in 1996, and thousands of people have been killed at his incitement and with his assistance since.
From the president: Irish stew by Rosenwasser, Tamzin A. / Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons
 
 
 
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