Airspace
/ˈɛərˌspeɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The legally defined space above a country's territory, including its land and territorial waters, subject to national sovereignty and regulation of aircraft operations.
The government controls all airspace above its territory for purposes of national security and aviation safety.
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- airspace
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Commentary
Airspace law governs rights and restrictions in the vertical dimension above land and sea, balancing state sovereignty against international aviation interests.
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