economic zone

British

noun

another term for exclusive economic zone

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Defence Minister Theo Francken said the tanker was escorted to the port of Zeebrugge after being intercepted in Belgium's exclusive economic zone.

From Barron's

Nomura initiates coverage of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone and JSW Infrastructure with buy ratings and target prices of INR1,850.00 and INR340.00, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal

A nation’s exclusive economic zone typically extends as much as 230 miles from its coastline and under maritime law gives that nation exclusive rights over fishing, oil and gas exploration, and other resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

The boat was in Japan's exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture in the south-west when it was intercepted and its captain arrested on Thursday, according to the country's fisheries agency.

From BBC

"Even if we come to the creation of a free economic zone, we will need fair and reliable rules," Zelensky said.

From Barron's

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