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navire de cartel [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • War and Peace (International Law)
  • Diplomacy
DEF

A ship that could sail under safe conduct between two belligerents during war time.

CONT

A ship authorized by one of the belligerents to enter into a parley with the other and carrying a white flag is considered a cartel ship.

OBS

It was used to convey proposals and to exchange prisoners.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Guerre et paix (Droit international)
  • Diplomatie
OBS

Navire parlementaire chargé, en temps de guerre, de communiquer avec l'ennemi ou d'échanger des prisonniers.

Spanish

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