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