These terms are used to slgnlfy connection with, or limitation with reference to, a par-tlcular country or territory. Thus, "terri-torial law" is the correct expression for the law of a particular country or state, aitnough “municipal law” is more common. “Terri-torlal waters” are that part of the sea adja-oent to the coast of a given country whlch is by international law deemed to be wlthin the sovereignty of that country, so that its courts have jurisdiction over offenses com-mltted on those waters, even by a person on board a foreigu ship. Sweet
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
