Mar"i*time (măr"ĭ*tĭm; 277),
a. [L. maritimus, fr. mare the sea:
cf. F. maritime. See Mere a pool.] 1.
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.
2. 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.