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Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

n.

In American law

A watercourse of small size. Webb v. Bedford, 2 Bibb. (Ky.) 354. v. To have currency or legal validity in a prescribed territory; as, the writ runs throughout the county. To have applicability or legal effect during a prescribed period of time; as, the statute of limitations has run against the claim. To foliow or accompany; to be attached to another thing in pursuing a prescribed course or direction; as, the covenant runs with the land.