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United States waters

DEFINITIONS OF: United States waters

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n territorial waters included within a distance of 12 nautical miles of the coasts of the United States and its territories

“ships operating in United States waters must adhere to United States laws and regulations”
Synonyms:
U.S. waters
Example of:
territorial waters
the waters surrounding a nation and its territories over which that nation exercises sovereign jurisdiction
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