law of admiralty
- A body of law that encompasses statutes, customs, and treaties related to actions taking place on navigable waters, also known as maritime law
- The law of admiralty guided the resolution of the dispute over the damaged shipping vessel.
- According to the law of admiralty, the claim over the salvage operation was valid.
- The ship’s captain understood the law of admiralty and knew his rights in overseas waters.
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