admiralty

noun ad·mi·ral·ty \ˈad-m(ə-)rəl-tē\

Definition of ADMIRALTY

capitalized : the executive department or officers formerly having general authority over British naval affairs

: the court having jurisdiction over questions of maritime law; also : the system of law administered by admiralty courts

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15th century

ADMIRALTY Defined for Kids

adjective ad·mi·ral·ty \ˈad-mə-rəl-tē, -mrəl-\

: of or relating to conduct on the sea <admiralty law>

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