Access to Water
/ˈæk.ses tuː ˈwɔː.tər/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right or opportunity to make use of water resources for personal, agricultural, industrial, or municipal purposes, often recognized under international, national, or local law.
The treaty ensured the communities' access to water from the shared river.
- (n.) A human right recognized in international law that guarantees individuals and communities sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible, and affordable water for personal and domestic uses.
Access to water is fundamental to upholding the right to an adequate standard of living.
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- access to water
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Commentary
In legal contexts, access to water encompasses property rights, human rights, and regulatory frameworks, requiring precision to distinguish between entitlement to use water and broader human rights obligations.
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