Finnish

Noun

merilaki

1. (law) law of the sea (body of international law that concerns the principles and rules by which public entities, especially states, interact in maritime matters)
2. (legaö) admiralty law, maritime law (area of law that deals with ships at sea and the rights of sailors, passengers, and owners of cargo)

Declension

Usage notes

• When there's a risk of confusion, the body of international law may be called kansainvälinen merilaki and the body of national law may be called kansallinen merilaki.