riparian right

English

Noun

riparian right (plural riparian rights)

  1. (law) The right of a person who owns the land by a river, stream or creek to have access to and use of the shore and water. Depending on jurisdiction, this may include fishing rights and/or the right to use the water for domestic and garden purposes.

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