MAR'ITIME, adjective [Latin maritimus, from mare, the sea.] 1. Relating or pertaining to the sea or ocean; as maritime affairs. 2. Performed on the sea; naval; as maritime service. 3. Bordering on the sea; as a maritime coast. 4. Situated near the sea; as maritime towns. 5. Having a navy and commerce by sea; as maritime powers. Maritimal is not now used. [Note. We never say, a maritime body, a maritime shell or production, a maritime officer or engagement, a maritime league. See Marine.]
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