marine league
A geographical measure of distance equal to one-twentieth part of a degree of latitude, or three nautical miles. [Cases: Weights and Measures 3. C.J.S. Weights and Measures § 3.]
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league
league. 1. A covenant made by nations, groups, or individuals for promoting common interests or ensuring mutual protection. 2. An alliance or association of nations, groups, or individuals formed by such a covenant. 3. A unit of distance, usu. measuring about three miles (chiefly, nautical). [Cases: Weights and Measures 3. C.J.S. Weights and Measures §
three mile limit
three-mile limit. The distance of one marine league or three miles offshore, usu. recognized as the limit of territorial jurisdiction. [Cases: International Law 5. C.J.S. International Law §§ 14–20.]
Death on High Seas Act/D.O.H.S.A.
Death on High Seas Act/D.O.H.S.A. 〈美〉《公海死亡法》 制定于1920年的一部联邦法律。该法规定了在公海上发生的死亡事件的经济赔偿，其中导致死亡的行为可包括过失、疏忽、不当行为等，该种行为必须发生于距美国各州或属地海岸线1里格〔marine league〕(约合3海里)以外的公海上。联邦地区法院根据其海事管辖权对此类事件所致诉讼享有管辖权。法院曾通过判例将该法的适用范围扩展至在公海上空航空器事故导致的死亡事件。
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