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international waters

[/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈwɔːtərz/]
noun
águas internacionais
1. Areas of ocean or sea that are not under the jurisdiction of any single country, typically beyond the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) extending 200 nautical miles from a nation's coastline
The ship was sailing in international waters when it was intercepted by the coast guard.
O navio estava navegando em águas internacionais quando foi interceptado pela guarda costeira.
2. Oceanic regions governed by international law where all nations have equal rights to fishing, navigation, and other activities
Many countries dispute territorial claims in international waters.
Muitos países disputam reclamações territoriais em águas internacionais.
Synonyms
high seasopen oceaninternational ocean
Antonyms
territorial waterscoastal watersnational waters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
águas internacionais
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
águas internacionais
Standard term used in São Paulo
Portugal
águas internacionais
Standard term used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in international waters
beyond territorial waters
on the high seas
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