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1water right — ☆ water right n. the right, sometimes limited, to use water from a stream, canal, etc. for some purpose, as irrigation …
2Water right — This article discusses water usage laws in common law. For a discussion of the right to water as a human right under international law, see Right to water. Water Right in water law refers to the right of a user to use water from a water source, e …
3water right — In the general sense, the legal right to use water. An easement, either in gross or appurtenant to other property, in the use of water. 56 Am J1st Water §§ 242, 243. A usufructuary right or interest in a stream or other body of water, or the… …
4water right — wa′ter right n. 1) the right to make use of the water from a particular stream, lake, or irrigation canal 2) riparian right • Etymology: 1785–95 …
5water right — noun right of access to water (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑riparian right • Hypernyms: ↑right …
6water right — noun Date: 1793 a right to the use of water (as for irrigation); especially riparian right …
7water right — the right to make use of the water from a particular stream, lake, or irrigation canal. [1785 95, Amer.] * * * …
8water power — 1. the power of running or falling water, used to drive machinery, etc., or capable of being so used 2. a fall of water that can be so used 3. a water right or privilege owned by a mill: Also waterpower n …
9Water in California — Map of water storage and delivery facilities as well as major rivers and cities in the state of California California’s interconnected water system serves over 30 million people and irrigates over 5,680,000 acres (2,300,000 ha) of farmland. As… …
10Water law — This article has been tagged mdash; please see the bottom of the page for more information. Water law is the field of law dealing with the ownership, control, and use of water as a resource. It is most closely related to property law, but has… …
