Associations to the word «Riparian»

Wiktionary

RIPARIAN, adjective. Of or relating to the bank of a river or stream.
RIPARIAN, noun. (chiefly law) A person or other entity that lives or owns property along the shore of a river.
RIPARIAN RIGHT, noun. (legal) A right of one who owns the land by the river, stream or creek, to have access to and use of the shore and water.

Dictionary definition

RIPARIAN, adjective. Of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream; "riparian land".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley