8. Glossary

Watershed

There are 6 river basins in France (Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse, Rhin-Meuse, Loire-Bretagne, Seine-Normandie, Adour-Garonne and Artois-Picardie), corresponding respectively to the five major French rivers (Rhône, Rhin, Loire, Seine and Garonne), plus the Somme.

Legislation, legislative rule

Texts adopted by representatives of the legislative branch (Parliament), which passes laws, as opposed to the executive branch (minister, prefect, local executive), which executes laws and court rulings, and the judicial branch (courts and tribunals), which adjudicates disputes.

Rules and regulations

Texts adopted by representatives of the executive branch (minister, prefect, local executive), which executes laws and court rulings, as opposed to the legislative branch (Parliament),...