high sea

American  

[hahy see] / ˈhaɪ ˈsi /

noun

1. the sea or ocean beyond the three-mile limit or territorial waters of a state or nation.

2. Usually high seas.

   1. the open, unenclosed waters of any sea or ocean; common waterway.

      The book was inspired by her own adventures on the high seas.

      Maritime pollution on the high seas is becoming a matter of grave consequence for coastal communities.

   2. Law. the area within which transactions are subject to the jurisdiction of the admiralty court.

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Other Word Forms

• high-sea adjective

Etymology

Origin of high sea

First recorded before 1100

Example Sentences

He was also the new owner of a sleek $70 million yacht that some law enforcement officials worried he might use to escape on the high seas.

From Salon

China on Friday proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, a surprise bid that underscores Beijing's desire to have greater influence over global environmental governance.

From Barron's

Any readers considering a life on the high seas can assess their career options at maritime-zone.com.

From The Wall Street Journal

Defence Secretary John Healey said the action was "in full compliance with international law", adding the UK "will not stand by as malign activity increases on the high seas".

From BBC

"We expect that Western countries, which declare their commitment to freedom of navigation on the high seas, will begin adhering to this principle themselves."

From BBC