twelve-mile limit
- A boundary that extends 12 miles out from a country's coastal line, which defines its territorial waters
- The oil spill occurred within the twelve-mile limit, making it the responsibility of the coastal nation.
- The ship's journey was planned to avoid crossing any country's twelve-mile limit to prevent unnecessary diplomatic issues.
- Foreign vessels cannot engage in commercial activities within the twelve-mile limit of another nation's waters.
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