Legal Definitions - littoral

LITTORAL

Littoral means relating to the coast or shore of an ocean, sea, or lake.

• The littoral zone is the area where the land meets the water.
• The littoral states of the United States include California, Oregon, and Washington.

These examples illustrate how the term "littoral" is used to describe the area where the land meets the water. The first example refers to the specific zone where this occurs, while the second example refers to the states that have a coastline along the ocean.