Flag Registry
/ˈflæɡ ˈrɛdʒɪstri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official or authoritative list or database where flags, especially maritime vessel flags or signals, are registered and recorded for legal and identification purposes.
The ship's flag must be listed in the flag registry to ensure compliance with maritime law.
Forms
- flag registry
- flag registries
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Commentary
The term primarily pertains to maritime and international law contexts where flag registration determines a vessel's nationality and legal jurisdiction.
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