Admiralty

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Pronunciation: /ˈædmərəlti/

Definitions of admiralty

noun a branch of law that deals with maritime issues and offenses

Example Sentences

A1 The admiralty is responsible for overseeing maritime issues in the country.

A2 The admiralty court handles cases related to maritime law.

B1 The admiralty board met to discuss new regulations for shipping lanes.

B2 The admiralty's decision to increase patrols in the area was met with approval from the shipping companies.

C1 The admiralty's long history of maritime expertise has made it a respected authority in the industry.

C2 The admiralty's jurisdiction extends to all matters concerning the sea, including navigation, salvage, and piracy.

adjective related to the admiral or naval authority

Example Sentences

A1 The admiralty flag was raised on the ship to indicate its naval status.

A2 The admiralty court handled cases related to maritime disputes.

B1 The admiralty law governs legal matters on the high seas.

B2 The admiralty jurisdiction extends to cases involving ships and navigation.

C1 The admiralty regulations are complex and require specialized knowledge.

C2 The admiralty tribunal has the authority to adjudicate disputes between parties at sea.

Examples of admiralty in a Sentence

formal The admiralty court has jurisdiction over maritime cases.

informal The admiralty office is located on the third floor of the building.

slang I heard he got a job at the admiralty, must be making good money.

figurative In the business world, he is like the admiralty, always steering the company in the right direction.

Grammatical Forms of admiralty

past tense

admired

plural

admiralties

comparative

more admiral

superlative

most admiral

present tense

admires

future tense

will admire

perfect tense

has admired

continuous tense

is admiring

singular

admiralty

positive degree

admirable

infinitive

to admire

gerund

admiring

participle

admiring

Origin and Evolution of admiralty

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'admiralty' originated from the Middle English term 'admiraltee' which was derived from the Old French word 'amiralte' or 'amiralté'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the office or jurisdiction of an admiral, the term 'admiralty' evolved to encompass the court or jurisdiction of maritime law and eventually became associated with the naval branch of government responsible for naval affairs.