Definitions for "Maritime Law"
the body of law that governs navigation and other activity in navigable waters
the traditional body of rules and practices relating to commerce and navigation or to business transacted at sea or to general maritime affairs
A body of law governing navigation and shipping. Admiralty law is under the specific domain of federal law, created through Article III of the Constitution. Maritime Law governs not only U.S. tidal waters, but any waters within the United States used for navigation.