admiralty
IPA: ˈædmɝʌɫti
noun
- (military) The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
- (military) The department or officers having authority over naval affairs generally.
- (law) The court which has jurisdiction of maritime questions and offenses.
- (law) The system of jurisprudence of admiralty courts.
- (military) The building in which the lords of the admiralty, in England, transact business.
- An area in Central and Western district, Hong Kong.
- A planning area in Singapore.
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Examples of "admiralty" in Sentences
- The admiralty issued new regulations for maritime safety to enhance navigation standards
- She was fascinated by the history of the British admiralty and its influence on naval warfare
- The court ruled in favor of the shipping company under the jurisdiction of admiralty law
- His career in the admiralty took him to various ports around the world, showcasing a life at sea
- The admiralty chart provided detailed information crucial for safe passage through the treacherous waters
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