Mar·i·time a.
  1. Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime states. “A maritime town.”
  2. Of or pertaining to the ocean; marine; pertaining to navigation and naval affairs, or to shipping and commerce by sea. “Maritime service.”
  Maritime law. See Law.
  Maritime loan, a loan secured by bottomry or respodentia bonds.
  Martime nations, nations having seaports, and using the sea more or less for war or commerce.
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