admiralty
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- noun
- /ˈæd.mɪr.əl.ti/
:
almirantazgo
- She sought guidance from the admiralty regarding military protocol and maritime law.
Examples
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Furthermore, he will receive one-eighth of all wealth or monies, precious gems, pearls, metals, spices, and other lucrative sources conquered within the boundaries of his admiralty...
Fiction book (1992) -
The student aspired to a career in the admiralty after completing his naval training.
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During the meeting, the officials discussed the future of the admiralty and its fleet expansions.
Synonyms
A senior military title that officers like admirals or generals hold
Compounds
An island near Juneau in southeast Alaska with many brown bears and dense forests
- Archaic
An old measure of distance used at sea that equals 6,080 feet, about 1,853 metres
- Specialized
A metal made from copper, zinc, and tin that resists damage from sea water
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Admiralty comes from the word admiral, which in turn comes from the Arabic amīr 'commander' plus the small word al- 'the', so it once meant 'commander of the sea'. That's why the admiralty can mean the rank or office and the authority held by an admiral.