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Definition of sea law

: maritime law specifically : any of various compilations of customary maritime laws made in medieval times

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“Sea law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20law. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.

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