harbour works
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 447 U.S. 1 - United States v. California · 1980Most cited · 16 citing opinions
'[s]tructures erected along the seacoast at inlets or rivers for protective purposes, or for enclosing sea areas adjacent to the coast to provide anchorage and shelter.' " 394 U.S., at 37, n.
42, 89 S.Ct., at 788.
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