Admiralty and maritime power

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000393",
  "term": "Admiralty and maritime power",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The constitutional authority granted to the federal government over matters pertaining to navigation, shipping, and commerce on navigable waters. This power encompasses jurisdiction over contracts, torts, and crimes occurring on the high seas or within the maritime boundaries of the United States. Article III, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution establishes federal judicial power over admiralty and maritime cases.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/admiralty-and-maritime-power/"
}