international waters
English
international waters
dark blue indicates those outside any nation's exclusive economic zone
dark blue indicates those outside any nation's exclusive economic zone
Noun
international waters pl (plural only)
- (international law) Those parts of the ocean that are not legally recognized as being under the jurisdiction of any national government.
Synonyms
- (international law): high seas
Coordinate terms
- (international law, maritime law): territorial waters, exclusive economic zone, international waterway
Translations
ocean not belonging to any country
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See also
- flag state
- universal jurisdiction
Further reading
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