Property Ownership
In New York, 'accretion' refers to the gradual addition of land by:
AGovernment taking through eminent domain
BThe natural deposit of soil, sand, or sediment by water (such as a river or ocean), which becomes part of the adjoining landowner's property✓ Correct
CThe subdivision of a larger parcel into smaller lots
DAdverse possession over a contested boundary strip
Explanation
Accretion in New York is the gradual addition of land to an existing parcel through natural processes — such as the deposit of sediment by a river or the gradual recession of water — and the resulting land belongs to the adjoining property owner. This contrasts with 'avulsion' (sudden change) where the land title does not automatically change.
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