Riparian rights

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004350",
  "term": "Riparian rights",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The legal entitlements of landowners whose property borders a natural body of water, such as a river, stream, or lake. These rights generally include reasonable use of the water for domestic purposes, irrigation, and access to the water. The specific scope of riparian rights can vary significantly depending on state law and the doctrine of water allocation applied, such as the reasonable use doctrine or prior appropriation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/riparian-rights/"
}