freedom of the seas

• Princípio do direito internacional segundo o qual os navios de todos os Estados têm o direito de navegar livremente em alto-mar, fora de qualquer jurisdição nacional.

A principle of international law stating that ships of all nations have the right to navigate the high seas freely, outside of any national jurisdiction.

1. International maritime principleC1formal

   The principle in international law that ships of all nations have the right to navigate the high seas without interference from other states, except in specific cases like piracy or smuggling.

   Liberdade dos mares

   • The doctrine of freedom of the seas was established to promote global trade.
   • During the conflict, both sides claimed violations of freedom of the seas.
   • The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea codifies freedom of the seas.