admiralty
Translation
Admiralty, naval headquarters
Examples
The Admiralty issued new orders to the fleet.
The Admiralty issued new orders to the fleet.
Admiralty law governs maritime questions and offences.
Admiralty law governs maritime questions and offenses.
Grammar Patterns
the Admiralty The Admiralty issued new orders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: naval headquarters, navy department
Etymology
From 'admiral' + '-ty' (a suffix indicating state, condition, or office). The office or department of an admiral.
Memory Tips
The 'Admiralty' is the place where the 'admirals' work.