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Term: MARE
Definition: Mare means the sea. It can also refer to a sea or body of water that belongs to a specific country and is not open to other countries, which is called mare clausum. On the other hand, mare liberum means a sea or body of water that is open to all countries. It is also known as freedom of the seas.
Mare (pronounced mair-ee or mahr-ee) is a Latin word that means "the sea." It can also refer to a body of navigable water that is under the control of a particular nation or open to all nations.
These examples illustrate how the term "mare" can be used to describe different types of bodies of water, depending on whether they are open or closed to other nations. Mare clausum and mare liberum are both important concepts in international law and have been the subject of many historical disputes.