right of search

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Definitions of right of search words

noun right of search the privilege of a nation at war to search neutral ships on the high seas for contraband or other matter, carried in violation of neutrality, that may subject the ship to seizure. 1
noun right of search the right of a belligerent to stop and search neutral merchant ships on the high seas in wartime 0
noun right of search the right possessed by the warships of a belligerent state in time of war to board and search merchant vessels to ascertain whether ship or cargo is liable to seizure 0
noun right of search the right of a nation at war to stop the merchant ships of neutral nations on the high seas and search them for contraband or the like, the finding of which makes the ship liable to seizure 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20

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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.

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