Freedom of the seas

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe doctrine, widely recognized in international law, that, outside of narrow territorial limits, the oceans are open to unhindered navigation by vessels of all countries.

Synonyms

mare liberum freedom of navigation law of the sea maritime law innocent passage seasteading admiralty law freedom first freedom rights droit of admiralty rule of law lotus principle

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