Cannon Shot
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
war, is the distance which a cannon will throw a ball. The whole space of.the sea, within cannon shot of the coast, is considered as making a part of the territory; and, for that reason, a véssel taken under the cannon of a neutral fortress, is not a lawful prize. Vatt. b. 1, c. 23, s. 289, in finem; Chitt. Law of Nat. 113; Mart. Law of Nat. b. 8, c. 6, 8.6; 3 Rob. Adm. Rep. 102, 336; 5 Ib. 373. Vide League.