English

international waters
dark blue indicates those outside any nation's exclusive economic zone

Noun

international waters pl ‎(plural only)

1. (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

See also

• flag state
• universal jurisdiction