01 n. The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
pl.
Admiralties
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1.
The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
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2.
The department or officers having authority over naval affairs generally.
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The court which has jurisdiction of maritime questions and offenses.
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The system of jurisprudence of admiralty courts.
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The building in which the lords of the admiralty, in England, transact business.