maritime law

American

noun

the body of law relating to maritime commerce and navigation, and to maritime matters generally.

Etymology

Origin of maritime law

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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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

This link is already mandated under international maritime law, but there is no universally-agreed definition.

From BBC

The legitimacy of these midvoyage changes under international maritime law is unclear, S&P said.

From The Wall Street Journal

International maritime law requires every ship to be registered with a specific country—a flag state—granting it nationality.

From The Wall Street Journal

The experts also said that under UN international maritime law, a stateless vessel can be boarded by authorities.

From BBC

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