maritime law — n: law that relates to commerce and navigation on the high seas and other navigable waters and that is administered by the admiralty courts ◇ Article III of the U.S. Constitution confers the power to hear cases of maritime law on the federal… … Law dictionary
maritime law — UK US noun [U] ► LAW, TRANSPORT the collection of laws related to ships and the transport of goods by sea: under maritime law »The court s deliberations will be limited to whether the damages are appropriate under maritime law. » U.S. maritime… … Financial and business terms
Maritime law — Law Law (l[add]), n. [OE. lawe, laghe, AS. lagu, from the root of E. lie: akin to OS. lag, Icel. l[ o]g, Sw. lag, Dan. lov; cf. L. lex, E. legal. A law is that which is laid, set, or fixed; like statute, fr. L. statuere to make to stand. See… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
maritime law — the body of law relating to maritime commerce and navigation, and to maritime matters generally. [1860 65] * * * or admiralty law or admiralty Body of legal rules that governs ships and shipping. One early compilation of maritime regulations is… … Universalium
MARITIME LAW — The Talmud discusses many laws concerning shipping, and sea and river journeys – such as the sale of ships, instances of shipwreck salvage and rescue, rules of passage at sea, lading and charter agreements, and also various details of the laws of … Encyclopedia of Judaism
maritime law — noun the branch of international law that deals with territorial and international waters or with shipping or with ocean fishery etc. • Syn: ↑marine law, ↑admiralty law • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Members of this Topic: ↑barratry … Useful english dictionary
Maritime Law — A body of laws, conventions and treaties that governs international private business or other matters involving ships, shipping or crimes occurring on open water. Laws between nations governing such things as national versus international waters… … Investment dictionary
maritime law — The law which deals with rights, duties, and liabilities with respect to, or arising out of, the use of navigable waters for the transportation of persons or property by means of ships or vessels, either commercially or non commercially. 48 Am… … Ballentine's law dictionary
maritime law — (Law) system of special laws and behavior regulations that are related to time spent at sea and sea trade … English contemporary dictionary
Maritime law enforcement agencies in the People's Republic of China — The People s Republic of China (PRC) operates several separate maritime law enforcement agencies. These services operate ships as well as their own small aviation units to assist their maritime patrol capabilities. Contents 1 Services 1.1 Coast… … Wikipedia
