(UK, legal) Any of certain customary rights or perquisites relating to enemy ships and property found at sea, including flotsam, jetsam, lagan, deodand, etc.
(UK, legal) Any of certain customary rights or perquisites relating to enemy ships and property found at sea, including flotsam, jetsam, lagan, deodand, etc.
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(UK, military, historical) The cost of maintaining supreme command of the seas.
(UK, legal, obsolete) Relating to the mere right of property, as distinguished from the right of possession.
(Royal Navy, _, slang, 18th century) The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.
(obsolete) The share of merchandise taken as lawful prize at sea which belongs to the king or admiral.
(UK, naval, historical) Any member of the British Board of Admiralty who is also a serving admiral in the navy.