freedom of the seas

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noun freedom of the seas the doctrine that ships of neutral countries may sail anywhere on the high seas without interference by warring powers. 1
noun freedom of the seas the right of ships of all nations to sail the high seas in peacetime 0
noun freedom of the seas (in wartime) the immunity accorded to neutral ships from attack 0
noun freedom of the seas the exclusive jurisdiction possessed by a state over its own ships sailing the high seas in peacetime 0
noun freedom of the seas the principle that all merchant ships may freely travel the open seas at any time 0
noun freedom of the seas (law) The doctrine, widely recognized in international law, that, outside of narrow territorial limits, the oceans are open to unhindered navigation by vessels of all countries. 0

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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