The Difference between Pirates and Privateers

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I often get questions about the difference between a pirate, and a privateer. Was there even a difference?

Modern sources
Pirates of the Americas(Vol1&2) - David F. Marley
The Sea Rover's Practice - Benerson Little
Piratical schemes and contracts - E.T Fox
Pirates 1660-1730 - Angus Konstam

Period sources
A Privateer's Voyage Round the World - George Shelvocke
A Cruising Voyage Round the World - Woodes Rogers
William Dick's South Sea Voyage - William Dick
The Trials of Stede Bonnet and others

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