Legal Definitions - ledo

Definition: Ledo (lee-doh) is a Latin term used to describe the rising water of the sea, also known as neap tide. Tides are the rising and falling of seawater caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon. Neap tides occur during the first and last quarter of the moon when the sun's attraction partly counteracts the moon's, resulting in lower than average tides.

• During the neap tide, the water level at the shore was lower than usual.
• The fishermen had to wait for the spring tide to catch more fish.

These examples illustrate how Ledo or neap tide affects the water level at the shore. During neap tide, the water level is lower than average, while during spring tide, it is higher than average. Fishermen have to consider the tides when planning their fishing trips to ensure a good catch.