資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Maritime \Mar"i*time\, 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.