/ˈwɔːtəz/ – noun
Definition: mặt nước, thủy phận.
A more thorough explanation: In legal English, “waters” typically refers to bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. It can also refer to a specific area of water, such as territorial waters or navigable waters, as defined by law.
Example: The court ruled that the defendant did not have the right to fish in those waters without a valid permit.