Prize crew — is a term used to indicate a number of crew members of a ship chosen to take over the operations of a captured ship. Early emphasis on prize crews In the early days of sailing and up into the American Civil War, capturing enemy ships was quite… … Wikipedia
prize law — During times of war, belligerent states may attempt to interfere with maritime commerce to prevent ships from carrying goods that will aid the war effort of an opponent. After ships are captured and brought to a friendly port, a local tribunal… … Law dictionary
prize — Anything offered as a reward of contest. A reward offered to the person who, among several persons or among the public at large, shall first (or best) perform a certain undertaking or accomplish certain conditions. An award or recompense for some … Black's law dictionary
prize court — a court whose function it is to adjudicate on prizes taken in war. [1785 95, Amer.] * * * ▪ international law a municipal (national) court in which the legality of captures of goods and vessels at sea and related questions are determined.… … Universalium
Prize court — A prize court is a court (or even a single individual, such as an ambassador or consul) authorized to consider whether or not a ship has been lawfully captured or seized in time of war or under the terms of the seizing ship s letters of marque… … Wikipedia
Prize (law) — Prize is a term used in admiralty law to refer to equipment, vehicles, and vessels captured during armed conflict. The most common use of prize in this sense is the capture of an enemy ship and its cargo. In the past, it was common that the… … Wikipedia
International Prize Court — The capturing of prizes (enemy equipment, vehicles, and especially ships) during wartime is a tradition that goes back as far as organized warfare itself.The International Prize Court was an international court proposed at the beginning of the… … Wikipedia
Dáil Courts — During the Irish War of Independence, the Dáil Courts were the judicial branch of government of the short lived Irish Republic.[1] They were formally established by a decree of the First Dáil Éireann on 29 June 1920,[2] replacing more limited… … Wikipedia
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Turner Prize — The Turner Prize, named after the painter J.M.W. Turner, is an annual prize presented to a British visual artist under 50. It is organized by the Tate gallery and staged at Tate Britain. Since its beginnings in 1984 it has become the United… … Wikipedia
