Flag
/ˈflæɡ/
Definitions
- (n.) A piece of cloth or other material bearing a design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal in legal contexts such as maritime law.
The vessel was required to fly the flag of its country of registration.
- (n.) A jurisdiction or nation used to establish legal authority over a ship or aircraft, known as flag state.
The ship was inspected according to the regulations of its flag state.
- (v.) To mark or identify for attention, especially to signal a legal issue or point of concern.
The attorney flagged the clause that could create liability.
Forms
- flag
- flags
- flagged
- flagging
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'flag' often pertains to jurisdictional authority over vessels or identifying issues requiring scrutiny; precision helps avoid ambiguity between symbolic and regulatory meanings.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.