consequence - n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
exclusive - adj. not shared : available to only one person or group
vessel - n. a ship or large boat
nautical - adj. relating to ships and sailing
sovereignty - n. a country's independent authority and the right to govern itself
intend - v. to plan or want to do
escalation - n. increase
maritime - adj. of or relating to the sea