Legal Definitions - channel

Definition: A channel is a path or route through which something flows or is transmitted.

1. In geography, a channel refers to the bed of a stream or river, the deepest and most navigable part of a waterway, or a natural flood channel. For example, "The Mississippi River has a main channel that is used for shipping goods."

2. In navigation, a channel is a line of deep water that ships follow. For example, "The Panama Canal is a man-made channel that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans."

3. In transportation, a channel can refer to a water route between two islands or an island and a continent. For example, "The English Channel separates England and France."

4. In communication, a channel is a mode of transmitting something, such as news or information. For example, "CNN is a news channel that broadcasts 24/7."