admiralty
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Noun — The government department or authority in charge of naval affairs.
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Etymology
From French amirauté, "office of an admiral," ultimately from the same root as "admiral."
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What does “admiralty” mean?
The word “admiralty” means the government department or authority in charge of naval affairs. In plain terms, either the naval authority of a country, or the area of law covering the sea and shipping.
How do you pronounce “admiralty”?
“Admiralty” is pronounced AD-mih-ruhl-tee (/ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “admiralty” in a sentence?
Here is “admiralty” used in a sentence: “The Admiralty ordered the fleet to return to port.”
What part of speech is “admiralty”?
“Admiralty” is a noun.
Where does the word “admiralty” come from?
The word “admiralty” comes from French. From French amirauté, "office of an admiral," ultimately from the same root as "admiral.".
Is “admiralty” a common word?
“Admiralty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “admiralty” have?
“Admiralty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the government department or authority in charge of naval affairs.