Sovereignty Over Airspace
/ˈsɑːvərɪnti ˈoʊvər ˈɛərˌspeɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority and exclusive right of a state to regulate, control, and protect the airspace above its territory and territorial waters.
International law recognizes a nation's sovereignty over airspace extending above its land and sea boundaries.
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- sovereignty over airspace
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Commentary
Often central in defining rights and restrictions under international aviation treaties; precise airspace delineation supports enforcement of national security and aviation safety.
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