1. plural of admiralty; the departments of government having authority over naval affairs
Usage: nautical; governmental
2. plural of admiralty; the jurisdictions or courts dealing with maritime law
Usage: legal; maritime

Examples

• The admiralties of several nations coordinated their naval operations.
• Different admiralties have varying procedures for maritime disputes.
• The admiralties issued new regulations for shipping lanes.
• Maritime lawyers must understand the rules of various admiralties.
• The admiralties worked together to combat piracy.
• Each country’s admiralties maintain their own naval codes.