maritime law

maritime law. The body of law governing marine commerce and navigation, the carriage at sea of persons and property, and marine affairs in general; the rules governing contract, tort, and workers’-compensation claims or relating to commerce on or over water. — Also termed admiralty; admiralty law; sea law. Cf. GENERAL MARITIME LAW; LAW OF THE SEA.

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词条贡献者

法律翻译Vivian，毕业于美国顶尖的翻译学院，专注翻译各类与水利资源有关的法律文件。