APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY - Pilot/Controller Glossary

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Term:	APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY
Meaning:	Regarding flight over the high seas: the relevant authority is the State of Registry. Regarding flight over other than the high seas: the relevant authority is the State having sovereignty over the territory being overflown.
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