Admiralty

Admiralty

(1): (n.) The building in which the lords of the admiralty, in England, transact business.

(2): (n.) The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.

(3): (n.) The system of jurisprudence of admiralty courts.

(4): (n.) The department or officers having authority over naval affairs generally.

(5): (n.) The court which has jurisdiction of maritime questions and offenses.