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freebooting

/ˈfriːbʊtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does freebooting mean?

noun

The act of sailing or navigating a ship without a commission or authority, especially in search of plunder or adventure. A person who engages in this activity.

Example

"The freebooting pirates sailed the Caribbean in search of treasure."

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