Maritime

:The Maritime Provinces on Canada's Atlantic coast, can be found at Maritimes

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From the latin "maritimus", maritime refers to things relating to the sea.

Related Topics:
Latin - Sea

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A maritime nation is one who borders the sea and uses it whether it be commerce, war or to define a territorial boundary while a maritime activity are those activities using the sea to convey or produce its end result.

Related Topics:
Commerce - War - Territorial boundary

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England is a maritime nation while fishing is a maritime activity.

Related Topics:
England - Fishing

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Maritime cultures have left a strong imprint on our daily lives, with phrases such as "Fish out of Water", "Out of commission", "Down the hatch", and "Learn the ropes" all having originated from maritime terminology.

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Maritime law (also referred to as Admiralty law) is a distinct body of law which governs maritime questions and offenses.

Related Topics:
''Maritime'' law - Law

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