Meaning & use
Batture
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In Louisiana law, land lying between the ordinary low-water mark of a river and the levee, often formed by the gradual buildup of sediment.
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The dispute over the batture ended up in front of a Louisiana judge.
Fishermen often camp along the batture during the dry season.
A note on using this word
"Batture" comes from French, reflecting Louisiana's civil-law legal tradition inherited from French and Spanish colonial rule.
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