noun
admiralty
AD-mih-ruhl-tee
noun
1
The government department or authority in charge of naval affairs.
"The Admiralty ordered the fleet to return to port."
2
The branch of law dealing with maritime matters, such as shipping and sea disputes.
"The dispute over the cargo was settled in admiralty court."
How to Use Admiralty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the naval authority of a country, or the area of law covering the sea and shipping.
Common pairings
admiralty law
admiralty court
the Admiralty
Word Forms
admiralties plural
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Etymology
From French amirauté, "office of an admiral," ultimately from the same root as "admiral."