Maritime
Maritime (mar"i*tīm, formerly mar"i*tim; 277) , adjective
[Latin maritimus, from mare the sea: compare French maritime. See Mere a pool.]
1.
Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime states.
A maritime town.
2.
Of or pertaining to the ocean; marine; pertaining to navigation and naval affairs, or to shipping and commerce by sea.
Maritime service.
Collocations (3)
Maritime law , See Law.
Maritime loan , a loan secured by bottomry or respodentia bonds.
Martime nations , nations having seaports, and using the sea more or less for war or commerce.