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water right — ☆ water right n. the right, sometimes limited, to use water from a stream, canal, etc. for some purpose, as irrigation … English World dictionary
Water 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 … Wikipedia
water 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 … From formal English to slang
water right — noun right of access to water (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑riparian right • Hypernyms: ↑right … Useful english dictionary
water right — noun Date: 1793 a right to the use of water (as for irrigation); especially riparian right … New Collegiate Dictionary
water right — the right to make use of the water from a particular stream, lake, or irrigation canal. [1785 95, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
water 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 … English World dictionary
Water 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… … Wikipedia
Water 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… … Wikipedia
Right to water — This article discusses a right to water as a human right under international law. For a discussion of water usage laws in common law, see Water right. Institutions and organizations all over the world claim to recognize the right to water as a… … Wikipedia
