navigation acts
nav·i·ga·tion act
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nav-i-gey-shuh n akt]
- /ˌnæv ɪˈgeɪ ʃən ækt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nav-i-gey-shuh n akt]
- /ˌnæv ɪˈgeɪ ʃən ækt/
Definitions of navigation acts words
- noun navigation acts any of several acts of Parliament between 1651 and 1847 designed primarily to expand British trade and limit trade by British colonies with countries that were rivals of Great Britain. 1
- noun plural navigation acts a series of acts of Parliament, the first of which was passed in 1381, that attempted to restrict to English ships the right to carry goods to and from England and its colonies. The attempt to enforce the acts helped cause the War of American Independence 0
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navigation acts popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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