admiralty

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ad-mi-ral-ty (4)

English Definition

The government department administered by the admiral of a state; or maritime law.

Example Sentence

The case was referred to the admiralty court.

US IPA /ˈæd.mɚ.əl.ti/
UK IPA /ˈæd.mər.əl.ti/