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Maritima Angliæ

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In old English law. The emolument or revenue coming to the king from the sea, which the sheriffs anciently collected, but which was afterwards granted to the admiral. Spelman.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. The emolument or revenue coming to the king from the sea, which the sheriffs anciently collected, but which was afterwards granted to the admiral. Spelman.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I, L In old English law. The revenue coming to the king from the sea, anciently collected by the sheriffs, but afterwards granted to the admiral. Maritima incrementa: marine increases; lands gained from the sea.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English law. The emolument or revenue coming to the king from the sea, whieh the sheriffs anciently collected, but which was after. wards granted to the admiral. Spelman.