patrimonial waters

patrimonial waters
patrimonial waters,
the waters off the coastline of a state, usually extending up to 200 miles out to sea, within which the state may exercise jurisdiction over natural resources but may not restrict the freedom of navigation of other states: »

“Patrimonial” waters is the term they use, as opposed to “territorial” waters, where full sovereignty is exercised (Peter Tonge).


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