the branch of law relating to shipping, navigation, etc
maritime law in American English
noun
the body of law relating to maritime commerce and navigation, and to maritime matters generally
Word origin
[1860–65]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: big brother, institutionalism, jumping jack, monism, prep
Examples of 'maritime law' in a sentence
maritime law
Under international maritime law ships are prohibited from discharging raw sewage within 12 miles of the coast.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Under international maritime law the piracy case is even weaker.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Tact and the instilling of confidence were the hallmarks of his later career in maritime law and the mutual insurance of shipowners' risk.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
International maritime law has made it difficult to stop ships at will in international waters.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
With a newly acquired degree in maritime law, he became an expert on seabed legalities.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The maritime laws apply only to vessels that carry more than 15 people.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Darpa said that during unmanned testing the ship complied with maritime laws and conventions for safe navigation.