Harbor

Harbor

In the Past

A place where ships may ride with safety; any navigable water protected by the surrounding country; a haven. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) It is public property. 1. Bouv. Inst. n. 435. [1]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about harbor is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, including harbor.

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