"freedom of the seas" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} freedom of the seas
  1. (law) The doctrine, widely recognized in international law, that, outside of narrow territorial limits, the oceans are open to unhindered navigation by vessels of all countries. Wikipedia link: freedom of the seas Categories (topical): Law Related terms: law of the sea, mare liberum
    Sense id: en-freedom_of_the_seas-en-noun-iIyi9Lkp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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