noun
Uncommon
admiralty
AD-mih-ruhl-tee
Admiralty (noun) means the government department or authority in charge of naval affairs. Example: “The Admiralty ordered the fleet to return to port.”
noun
1
The government department or authority in charge of naval affairs.
"The Admiralty ordered the fleet to return to port."
2
The branch of law dealing with maritime matters, such as shipping and sea disputes.
"The dispute over the cargo was settled in admiralty court."
How to use admiralty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the naval authority of a country, or the area of law covering the sea and shipping.
Common pairings
admiralty law
admiralty court
the Admiralty
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- admiralties
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Etymology
From French amirauté, "office of an admiral," ultimately from the same root as "admiral."
Rhymes for admiralty
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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.
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