Admiralty
Admiralty (ədˈmɪrəlti)
Admiralty is a term that refers to the jurisdiction and authority over maritime affairs exercised by the Admiral or a state department. The term is derived from the Middle English word 'admiral', which is borrowed from the Anglo-French 'amiral', itself derived from the Arabic 'amīr-al', meaning 'commander of the'.
Related Terms
- Maritime Law: A body of laws, conventions, and treaties that govern private maritime business and other nautical matters, such as shipping or offenses occurring on open water.
- Admiral: The highest rank in many navies, and in some navies, it is the highest rank. It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM".
- Naval Warfare: Combat in and on seas, oceans, or any other major bodies of water such as large lakes and wide rivers.
- Sea Power: The measure of a nation's ability to project its military power onto the seas.
Etymology
The term 'Admiralty' is derived from the Middle English word 'admiral', which is borrowed from the Anglo-French 'amiral', itself derived from the Arabic 'amīr-al', meaning 'commander of the'. The suffix '-ty' is from the Latin '-tatem', which denotes a state or condition.
Pronunciation
Admiralty is pronounced as ədˈmɪrəlti.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Admiralty
- Wikipedia's article - Admiralty
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