Navy Act
/ˈneɪ.vi ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative act that establishes or regulates a naval force or navy-related affairs.
The government passed a new Navy Act to modernize the fleet.
Forms
- navy act
- navy acts
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Commentary
The term usually refers to statutes governing naval organization and operations, important in military and maritime legal contexts.
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