maritime law

noun

1. the body of law relating to maritime commerce and navigation, and to maritime matters generally.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maritime law¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Under international maritime law, naval forces can stop a merchant vessel at sea if they have reasonable suspicion that the vessel is without a nationality.

From BBC

Legal experts previously told the BBC that the fatal strike on the first vessel in international waters may have violated international human rights and maritime law.

From BBC

The action followed a previous strike on Sept. 1 that killed 11 people, after which legal experts told the BBC that the U.S. may have violated international human rights and maritime law.

From Salon

Legal experts told BBC Verify the strike may have violated international human rights and maritime law.

From BBC

BBC Verify reached out to a range of experts in international and maritime law, with several saying that US may have acted illegally in attacking the vessel.

From BBC