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Yes; and to search British vessels, too, that have been declared to be pirates by the laws of nations, pirates by the laws of Great Britain, pirates by the laws of the United States.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He states that the right to search should also apply to British vessels declared pirates, emphasizing equality under international law.
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