law of the sea

English

Noun

law of the sea (uncountable)

  1. (law) The body of international law that concerns the principles and rules by which public entities, especially states, interact in maritime matters, including navigational rights, sea mineral rights, and coastal waters jurisdiction.

Derived terms

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

Translations

body of international law
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