Admiralty
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Admiralty is a noun meaning (military) The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
Meaning
(military) The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
More Meanings
- (military) The department or officers having authority over naval affairs generally.
- (law) The court which has jurisdiction of maritime questions and offenses.
- (law) The system of jurisprudence of admiralty courts.
- (military) The building in which the lords of the admiralty, in England, transact business.
Word Forms
- admiralties
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include admiral, maritime, marine, rich, week, jin.
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