Streams
/ˈstriːmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Natural flowing bodies of water smaller than rivers, significant in property and water law.
The legal dispute involved water rights to adjacent streams.
- (v.) Third-person singular of stream, meaning to transmit or receive data continuously over the internet.
The court examined liability issues when the company streams copyrighted videos.
Forms
- stream
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'streams' primarily refers to natural water bodies relevant for property and environmental law; the verb form pertains to digital transmission, emphasizing the importance of context in usage.
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