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.
© Webster 1913.