RIVER
river. A natural, flowing body of water that empties into another body of water, such as a lake,
sea, or channel.
international river.A river that flows through or between two or more countries.
national river.A river wholly contained within a single country. • That country has exclusive
territorial rights over the river.
private river.A river to which a riparian owner may claim ownership of the riverbed because
the river is unnavigable or navigable only by vessels with shallow drafts. • A navigable private
river is not wholly owned by a private person and cannot be closed to public use; people may still
make ordinary use of the river for transportation and navigation. [Blacks Law 8th]