Meaning Of The Word Flag of convenience

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What's The Definition Of Flag of convenience?

flag of convenience in British English
the flag of the foreign country in which a fishing vessel, tanker, etc. is registered, usually so as to avoid taxes, regulations, etc. in the home country of the vessel's owner
noun: a national flag flown by a ship registered in that country to gain financial or legal advantage
noun: the foreign flag under which merchant ships register in order to save on taxes or wages, or to avoid government regulations

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