Property Ownership

Reliction (dereliction) occurs when:

AA river gradually deposits soil along its banks
BWater permanently recedes, exposing dry land that is added to the adjacent owner's property✓ Correct
CFlooding permanently inundates previously dry land
DA river suddenly changes course

Explanation

Reliction is the gradual recession of water, exposing dry land that accrues to the adjacent riparian owner's property. Like accretion, it involves gradual change and the riparian owner acquires the newly exposed land.

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