maritime law
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maritime law
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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International maritime law expert Donald Rothwell said while vast EEZs give island states control over ocean resources and coast guard patrols, they don't prohibit missile tests.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Iran has signed international and regional agreements that ban it from imposing unilateral payments on passing ships, said James Kraska, a maritime law professor at the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
Placing seafarers on an uninsured ship is a breach of maritime law.
From BBC ● May 23, 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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