Definify.com
Definition 2024
international_waters
international waters
English
![](http://llc12.www.definify.com/images_main/International_waters.svg.png)
international waters
dark blue indicates those outside any nation's exclusive economic zone
dark blue indicates those outside any nation's exclusive economic zone
Noun
international waters pl (plural only)
- (international law) Those parts of the ocean that are not legally recognized as being under the jurisdiction of any national government.
Synonyms
- (international law): high seas
Coordinate terms
- (international law, maritime law): territorial waters, exclusive economic zone, international waterway
Translations
ocean not belonging to any country
|
|
See also
- flag state
- universal jurisdiction