Riparian Law
/ˈrɪpɛriən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing rights and duties related to the use and ownership of water and land adjacent to rivers and streams.
Riparian law governs how landowners may use water from a river that runs through their property.
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- riparian law
- riparian laws
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Commentary
Riparian law typically applies in jurisdictions following the riparian doctrine, emphasizing reasonable use by adjacent landowners rather than absolute ownership.
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