high seas

plural noun

1. (sometimes singular) the open seas of the world, outside the jurisdiction of any one nation

Idioms and Phrases

Open waters of an ocean or sea, beyond the territorial jurisdiction of a country. For example, Commercial fishermen are being forced to go out on the high seas in order to make a living. [c. 1100]

Example Sentences

"Commercial vessels are entitled to largely unimpeded rights of navigation and commerce on the high seas," it added.

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“Commercial vessels are entitled to largely unimpeded rights of navigation and commerce on the high seas,” Centcom said.

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"Commercial vessels are entitled to largely unimpeded rights of navigation and commerce on the high seas," said the US 5th Fleet, which patrols the region.

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In Larter's words, that meant "just" 10 days on the high seas.

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Still, none of this may appease certain Norwegian regulars, who told MarketWatch that the new restrictions speak to a nickel-and-diming approach that takes the fun out of sailing the high seas.

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