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innocent passage

Noun

Meaning

innocent passage (uncountable)

(law, nautical) The passage of civilian vessels through the territorial and archipelagic waters of foreign states without interference, subject to good behavior on the part of the vessels and their crews.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

"Innocent passage" is defined by the convention as passing through waters in an expeditious and continuous manner, which is not "prejudicial to the peace, good order or the security" of the coastal state. Source: Internet

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