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privateer

/pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/

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noun

Freibeuter, Kaper

A privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo.

Examples :

"During the war, the government hired a privateer to raid enemy merchant ships and seize their goods, which helped fund the war effort. "

Während des Krieges heuerte die Regierung einen Freibeuter an, um feindliche Handelsschiffe zu überfallen und ihre Güter zu beschlagnahmen, was zur Finanzierung der Kriegsanstrengungen beitrug.

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noun

Freibeuter, Pirat

An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship.

Examples :

"The grizzled privateer swore allegiance to the captain before their raid on the enemy merchant ship. "

Der grimmige Freibeuter schwor dem Kapitän Treue, bevor sie das feindliche Handelsschiff überfielen.

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noun

Verfechter der Privatisierung

An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity.

Examples :

"The school board meeting was filled with debate, as some saw the potential advantages of partnering with a privateer to manage the school's transportation system. "

Die Schulratssitzung war voller Debatten, da einige die potenziellen Vorteile einer Partnerschaft mit einem Verfechter der Privatisierung zur Verwaltung des Schultransportsystems sahen.

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noun

Privatfahrer, Einzelstarter

A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team.

Examples :

"Despite lacking the funding and support of a professional racing team, the privateer managed to qualify for the finals. "

Trotz fehlender Finanzierung und Unterstützung eines professionellen Rennteams schaffte es der Privatfahrer, sich für das Finale zu qualifizieren.

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verb

Als Kaper operieren

To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy.

Examples :

"During wartime, governments sometimes privateer merchant ships, authorizing them to attack enemy supply lines. "

In Kriegszeiten kapern Regierungen manchmal Handelsschiffe und ermächtigen sie, feindliche Versorgungswege anzugreifen.

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verb

Privatisierung befürworten, von Privatisierung profitieren

To advocate or benefit from privatization of government services.

Examples :

"The politician was accused of trying to privateer the city's public transportation system for the benefit of his wealthy donors. "

Dem Politiker wurde vorgeworfen, das öffentliche Verkehrssystem der Stadt zum Vorteil seiner wohlhabenden Spender privatisieren zu wollen.

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