Admiralty Law
/ˈædmɪrəlti lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized body of law governing maritime matters such as shipping, navigation, waters, and the resolution of disputes arising on navigable waters.
The dispute over the cargo loss was settled under admiralty law.
- (n.) Federal jurisdiction over maritime cases, including claims involving vessels, seamen, and marine commerce.
The court exercised admiralty law jurisdiction in the lawsuit involving the shipowner.
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Commentary
Admiralty law often overlaps with maritime law but is conventionally used in U.S. federal legal contexts; it requires attention to both substantive maritime rules and federal procedural jurisdiction.
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