marginal sea
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Definitions from Case Law
From 339 U.S. 699 - United States v. State of Louisiana · 1950Most cited · 381 citing opinions
The marginal sea is a national, not a state concern. National interests, national responsibilities, national concerns are involved. The problems of commerce, national defense, relations with other powers, war and peace focus there. National rights must therefore be paramount in that area.