Prize Law
/ˈpraɪz lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of legal rules governing the capture of enemy property at sea during armed conflict, including procedures for adjudicating the lawfulness of such captures.
Prize law determines the legality of seized ships and cargoes in naval warfare.
Forms
- prize laws
Related terms
Commentary
Prize law is a specialized branch of admiralty law with distinct procedures and historical significance relating to wartime seizures of vessels and cargo.
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