navigable waters of the United States
- navigable waters of the United States
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Those waters which are subject to the control of the Federal government for the regulation of commerce, and to which the Federal judicial power extends for the purpose of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. The high seas and such lakes and streams as are navigable in fact, and which by themselves or their connection with other waters form a continuous channel or highway for commerce among the states or with foreign countries. 56 Am J1st Wat § 190.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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