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Three-Mile Limit

Description:

The term "three-mile limit" refers to the defined boundary set by international law, which extends three nautical miles from a country's coastline. It represents the territorial sea of a nation and is used to determine the jurisdiction of a coastal state over its waters.

Senses:

• 1. Noun (International Law): The boundary that extends three nautical miles from a nation's coastline, representing the territorial sea of a country.
• 2. Noun (Figurative): A metaphorical boundary or limit marking the extent of authority, influence, or control.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The fishing vessel was stopped by authorities for trespassing beyond the three-mile limit.
2. According to international law, a country has the right to enforce its regulations within the three-mile limit.
3. The territorial waters of the United States extend up to the three-mile limit.

Sense 2:

1. The mayor's authority is limited to the city; his influence does not extend beyond the three-mile limit.
2. The corporation's policies only apply to employees within the three-mile limit of their headquarters.
3. Protesters reached the three-mile limit to voice their concerns and demands but were not allowed to proceed further.

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