The Collaborative International Dictionary
Martime nations
Maritime \Mar"i*time\ (m[a^]r"[i^]*t[imac]m, formerly m[a^]r"[i^]*t[i^]m; 277), a. [L. maritimus, fr. mare the sea: cf. F. maritime. See Mere a pool.]
Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime states. ``A maritime town.''
--Addison.-
Of or pertaining to the ocean; marine; pertaining to navigation and naval affairs, or to shipping and commerce by sea. ``Maritime service.''
--Sir H. Wotton.Maritime law. See Law.
Maritime loan, a loan secured by bottomry or respodentia bonds.
Martime nations, nations having seaports, and using the sea more or less for war or commerce.