Navigation
/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act, process, or method of planning and directing the course of vessels, aircraft, or vehicles, often regulated by law.
The company was held liable for failing to ensure proper navigation protocols were followed.
- (n.) Legal rules and principles governing the passage of ships and vessels through waterways, including rights of passage and maritime jurisdiction.
International treaties regulate the navigation rights through territorial waters.
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In legal contexts, navigation often refers both to the practical act of moving vessels and the body of legal rules governing such movement; ensure clear distinction in drafting between operational and regulatory aspects.
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