BANKS OF RIVERS
\bˈaŋks ɒv ɹˈɪvəz], \bˈaŋks ɒv ɹˈɪvəz], \b_ˈa_ŋ_k_s ɒ_v ɹ_ˈɪ_v_ə_z]\
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Estates. By this term is understood what retains the river in its natural channel, when there is the greatest flow of water.
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The owner of the bank of a stream, not navigable, his in general the right to the middle of the stream. Vide Riparian Proprietor.
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When by imperceptible increase the banks on one side extend into the river, this addition is called alluvion. (q. v.) When the increase is caused by the sudden transfer of a mass of earth or soil from the opposite bank, it is called an increase by avulsion. (q. v.)
By John Bouvier
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