meriselitys

Määritelmät

1. protest (written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.)
2. (poor) excuse
   figuratively

Vastineet

Esimerkit

“Meriselityksen antamisesta vastaa aluksen päällikkö.”

The master of the vessel is responsible for issuing the sea protest.

“Tajusin välittömästi, miltä lintubongaukseni saattoi ulkopuolisen silmin näyttää, joten menin antamaan meriselityksen.”

I immediately realized what my birdwatching might have looked like to an outsider, so I had to go and try to give an excuse.

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