01 a. Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, …
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1.
Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime states.
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2.
Of or pertaining to the ocean; marine; pertaining to navigation and naval affairs, or to shipping and commerce by sea.
Phrases & compounds
Maritime law —
See Law.
Maritime loan —
a loan secured by bottomry or respodentia bonds.
Martime nations —
nations having seaports, and using the sea more or less for war or commerce.