WorldAugust 30, 2026

admiralty

AD-mer-ul-tee

Definition

The branch of law that concerns ships, shipping, and maritime commerce.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'amiralte', originally referring to the office of an admiral or the administration of naval affairs, eventually evolving in English to encompass maritime legal jurisdiction.

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