1. the government department responsible for the navy
Usage: nautical; often capitalized
2. the jurisdiction or authority of an admiral
Usage: nautical
3. maritime law or the court system that deals with maritime legal matters
Usage: legal; nautical

Examples

• The Admiralty issued new orders to the fleet.
• He served under the British Admiralty during the war.
• The case was heard in admiralty court.
• Maritime disputes fall under admiralty jurisdiction.
• The Admiralty building housed the naval headquarters.
• Admiralty law governs shipping and navigation issues.