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accretion of land by alluvion [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Property Law (common law)
OBS

Accretion of land is of two kinds: By alluvion, i.e., by the washing up of sand or soil, so as to form firm ground; or by dereliction, as when the sea shrinks below the usual water-mark. The term "alluvion" is applied to deposit itself, while "accretion" denotes the act. However, the terms are frequently used synonymously.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
OBS

Une alluvion fluviale profite parfois au propriétaire riverain en raison de l'accroissement de terrain qui peut résulter de l'alluvionnement.

OBS

accroissement de terrain par alluvionnement : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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