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Water Rights and Ownership
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What is the legal principle that allows a landowner to use the water on their property?
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Riparian rights
💡 Explanation:
Riparian rights are the legal rights of a landowner to use the water on their property, including the right to withdraw water from a river or stream, to use the water for domestic purposes, and to use the water for irrigation.