flag of convenience
noun
the foreign flag under which merchant ships register in order to save on taxes or wages, or to avoid government regulations.
Origin of flag of convenience
1First recorded in 1955–60
Words Nearby flag of convenience
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British Dictionary definitions for flag of convenience
flag of convenience
noun
a national flag flown by a ship registered in that country to gain financial or legal advantage
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