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Definition
Territorial waters; the marine belt over which a coastal state has sovereignty, typically extending up to twelve nautical miles.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the legal maritime zone extending from a coastline where a state exercises sovereign rights. Unlike general terms for sea or ocean, this is a formal legal concept used primarily in news, politics, and international relations. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing maritime disputes or border control.
Examples
Does this area belong to our territorial waters?
Ships cannot enter the territorial waters at will.
Related words
Common phrases
enter territorial waters
violate territorial waters
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Grammar guides
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