Springs
/sprɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) Natural sources of water flowing from the ground, often relevant in property and environmental law.
The dispute concerned the ownership rights over the springs located on the estate.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of spring, meaning to arise or originate.
The obligations spring from the contract's terms.
Forms
- spring
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'springs' as a noun often pertains to natural water sources with associated property rights, while as a verb it is simply the third-person singular form of 'spring.'
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