Privateering
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹaɪvətˈiˈɹɪŋ/
Privateering (noun)
- The act of attacking enemy ships for profit, authorized by a government.
Examples
- Privateering was a common practice during times of war.
- Privateering was a form of legal piracy in history.
Common collocations: engage in privateering, privateering license, history of privateering