high seas

Definition of "high seas"
  1. Oceanic areas beyond any country's territorial waters
How to use "high seas" in a sentence
  1. Piracy on the high seas is a serious international concern.
  2. The ship was beyond rescue when it reached the high seas.
  3. Fishermen need special authorization to fish in the high seas.

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