Reliction

Definition

• An increase in the amount of land that occurs when a body of water (such as a river or sea) permanently withdraws.

Synonyms
growth, accretion, addition of land

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Acre Foot (AF) — Acronym,
  • The water or other material needed to cover an acre of land one foot deep. Equivalent to exactly 43,560 cubic feet.
• Flood Insurance — Definition,
  • An insurance policy that provides coverage for the damages resulting from flooding. Canadian homeowners are currently unable to purchase flood insurance.
• Flood Plain (flpl) — Abbreviation,
  • Land that is prone to inundation.
• Water Damage Insurance — Definition,
  • Insurance that covers water damage to insured property.
• Water Exclusion Clause — Definition,
  • A provision that gives an insurer the option to deny coverage for certain kinds of water damage.