high seas

British  

plural noun

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

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high seas Idioms  

1. 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]

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high seas

For 115 days, captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching missiles light up the night sky and rationing food and water for his crew.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

“Chinese activities in the high seas are fully consistent with international law and international practice,” Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Del Castillo blamed the Mexican government for being largely “negligent” when it comes to policing coastal areas and the high seas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

On the upside, Starlink can be accessed while you’re on a plane or on a boat on the high seas.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

Ever since America had won her freedom from England, she had to fight for her rights on the high seas.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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