mare liberum
The term "mare liberum" originates from Hugo Grotius' 1609 treatise and advocates for the freedom of the seas, allowing all nations unrestricted access to navigable waters.
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Definition
C1International Law
(technical, academic)A principle stating that the high seas are open to all nations and not under the jurisdiction of any single state.
Example
- According to mare liberum, no country can claim sovereignty over international waters.
- The concept of mare liberum supports the idea that all nations have equal rights to navigate and trade on the open sea.