Buccaneers
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who engaged in maritime piracy and privateering, especially in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries, often involved in activities later regulated by admiralty law.
The buccaneers seized the ship along international waters, prompting legal debates over jurisdiction.
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Commentary
The term is primarily historical but remains relevant in the context of early maritime law and piracy regulation.
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