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territorial waters

[ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl waw-terz, wot-erz] / ˈtɛr ɪˌtɔr i əl ˈwɔ tərz, ˈwɒt ərz /


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It extends into the territorial waters of Oman and the UAE.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The U.S.-proposed route goes through Oman’s territorial waters and is located south of the Traffic Separation Scheme.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The transfers often happen outside Malaysia’s territorial waters, where its jurisdiction and capacity for enforcement are limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

China says it is acting inside its territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Sao Tome is   optimistic that substantial petroleum discoveries are forthcoming in   its territorial waters in the oil-rich waters of the Gulf of Guinea;   production could begin as early as 2004.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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