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freedom of the seas

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Definition of freedom of the seas

: the right of a merchant ship to travel any waters except territorial waters either in peace or war

First Known Use of freedom of the seas

1917

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freedom of the seas

legal Definition of freedom of the seas

: the right of a merchant ship to travel any waters except territorial waters either in peace or war

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