maritime law
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maritime law
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Under international maritime law, a ship must have sufficient crew members on board at all times to handle any emergencies -- whether the vessel is in port or at anchor.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
That latest move, however, has been criticized as violating international maritime law.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Placing seafarers on an uninsured ship is a breach of maritime law.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Once primarily a maritime law enforcement agency, it now serves as the island democracy’s first line of defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
He explained that it was maritime law to help a ship in distress.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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