high sea

high sea

noun
1.
the sea or ocean beyond the three-mile limit or territorial waters of a country.
2.
Usually, high seas.
a.
the open, unenclosed waters of any sea or ocean; common highway.
b.
Law. the area within which transactions are subject to court of admiralty jurisdiction.

Origin:
before 1100; Middle English; Old English hēah-sǣ

high-sea, adjective
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High sea is always a great word to know.
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the act of a court in making an order, judgment, or decree; a judicial decision or sentence
an instrument, issued by a magistrate, authorizing an officer to make an arrest, seize property, make a search, or carry a judgment into execution
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high sea

noun
the open seas of the world outside the territorial waters of any nation [ant: territorial waters
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