Corsair
/ˈkɔːrˌsɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) A privateer or pirate, especially one authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during wartime.
The corsair seized several merchant vessels under a letter of marque.
Forms
- corsairs
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Commentary
The term corsair is historically significant in maritime law and should be distinguished from general piracy by the presence of government authorization.
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