international waters

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Noun international waters has 1 sense

high sea, international waters - the open seas of the world outside the territorial waters of any nation
--₁ is a kind of body of water, water
--₁ is a part of main, briny
Antonyms: territorial waters

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International Waters

Noun:

1. The open ocean beyond the territorial waters of any nation

Sample Sentence: The ship entered international waters, leaving the jurisdiction of any specific country.

Noun:

2. The area of sea or ocean that is not claimed by any country and is governed by international law

Sample Sentence: Fishing regulations are less strict in international waters, attracting many commercial vessels.

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