admiralty/ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/EtymologyFrom admiralty. From the historical naval bases established in the regions, namely HMS Tamar for Hong Kong and HMS Sembawang for Singapore.admiralty means An area of Central and Western district, Hong Kong. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.nameAn area of Central and Western district, Hong Kong.“On Wednesday, police dismantled barricades at the last main occupation site in the city's Admiralty district and arrested some 200 protesters who refused to leave the site.”A planning area in Singapore.nounThe office or jurisdiction of an admiral.The department or officers having authority over naval affairs generally.The court which has jurisdiction of maritime questions and offenses.The system of jurisprudence of admiralty courts.The building in which the lords of the admiralty, in England, transact business.