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Land Referencing Standard

Glossary of technical terms
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The SoLR Land Referencing Glossary of Technical Terms brings together terminology used across the profession, including specialist expressions, abbreviations and commonly used jargon. It is intended as an advisory resource and is not legally definitive or exhaustive. Entries may be updated as professional practice develops.
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riparian
A type of natural right linked or connected to the ownership of land abutting a stream or river or lake. They have no statutory origin but are rights enjoyed since time immemorial by the owners of the land adjoining non-tidal water bodies
Updated: 01/10/2026
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