High Sea (Noun)
Meaning
The open seas of the world outside the territorial waters of any nation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The cargo ship sailed across the high sea for days before reaching its destination.
- Pirates often targeted vessels traveling through the high sea, where law enforcement was scarce.
- The international law of the high sea is governed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- The high sea is home to a vast array of marine life, including many endangered species.
- A ship in distress on the high sea is entitled to assistance from any passing vessel, regardless of its flag state.