ad filum aquae

ad fi·​lum aq·​uae
äd-ˈfē-ləm-ˈä-ˌkwī
law
: to the middle of the stream
often used in conveyancing in describing boundaries

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ad filum aquae was in 1835

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“Ad filum aquae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20filum%20aquae. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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