admiralty law

/ˈædmərəlti lɔ/
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Definitions of admiralty law
  1. noun
    the branch of international law that deals with territorial and international waters or with shipping or with ocean fishery etc.
    synonyms: marine law, maritime law
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    type of:
    international law, law of nations
    the body of laws governing relations between nations
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