droit of admiralty en · NOUN
Etymology
French droit (“a right”)
Meanings
- (UK) Any of certain customary rights or perquisites relating to enemy ships and property found at sea, including flotsam, jetsam, lagan, deodand, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| droits of admiralty | Number=Plur | lexicographic |