The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
A license to pass the limits of a jurisdiction, or boundary of a country, for the purpose of making reprisals; a letter of marque.
A ship commissioned for making captures.
A brand or make of a manufactured product, especially of a motor car (in contradistinction to a model).