Privateer | Definition & History | Britannica
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WebMar 15, 2024 · Privateer, privately owned armed vessel commissioned by a belligerent state to attack enemy ships, usually vessels of commerce. Privateering was carried on by all nations from the earliest times until the 19th century. It was often difficult to distinguish between privateers, pirates, corsairs, and buccaneers.
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