in the UK in the past, the government department responsible for the navy

The Admiralty questioned his fitness to lead the expedition. 海军部质疑他是否适合领导这次远征。

The British Admiralty ordered ships to carry supplies of lemon and lime juice to combat scurvy. 英国海军部命令舰艇携载柠檬汁和酸橙汁来防治坏血病。

the branch of law that deals with ships and shipping (= transporting things or people by sea)

There are specialized rules in admiralty with regard to attacks on ferries and cruise ships. 海事法中对袭击渡轮邮轮的情况有特别的规定。

She sees arguments in favour of judicial specialization in some aspects of admiralty law. 她从海事法的一些规定里找到了支持司法专业化的论据。

In a recent admiralty case, the marina storage contract was the focal point involving a personal injury to a boater. 在最近审理的一起海事案件中，致使一名船工受伤的船坞存放合约成了焦点。

in the past in the UK, the government department in charge of the navy