public trust doctrine
noun
: a doctrine asserting that the state holds land lying beneath navigable waters as trustee of a public trust for the benefit of its citizens
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“Public trust doctrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/public%20trust%20doctrine. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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