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((Se-law) Sey-law(e, n. Also: sey-, sea-, seæ-. [e.m.E. sea-law (1664); Se n. and Law n.1] Chiefly pl., the body of laws and customs relating to maritime affairs, or a collection of these. —pl. 1560 Dundee B. Laws 22.
The skaith and damnag sall be mad and requirit … equally, conform to the sea lawes c1575 Balfour Pract. 614.
The sea lawis collectit furth of the actis of parliament, the practiques [etc.] 1622-6 Bisset I 13.
Anentis … the admirall and sey lawes 1622-6 Bisset II 199/1, etc.
Of admirall and seæ lawes —sing. 1590 Welwod title.
The Sea Law of Scotland
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