law of the flag

law of the flag
The law of the state or nation whose flag is flown by the vessel involved. 2 Am J2d Adm § 90. The law of the sovereignty to which the ship belongs. 48 Am J1st Ship § 545. A doctrine, perhaps the most venerable and universal rule of maritime law bearing on conflict of laws, that certain maritime matters are determined pursuant to the law of the state or nation whose flag the vessel flies. 2 Am J2d Adm § 90.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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