United States waters

United States waters
noun
territorial waters included within a distance of 12 nautical miles of the coasts of the United States and its territories
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ships operating in United States waters must adhere to United States laws and regulations

Syn: ↑U.S. waters
Instance Hypernyms: ↑territorial waters

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