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courses and distances — A method or form for describing real estate in deeds and mortgages by setting forth the distances in one direction as a boundary, followed by other distances and the direction thereof until the entire parcel has been described. See also metes and … Black's law dictionary
courses and distances — A method or form for describing real estate in deeds and mortgages by setting forth the distances in one direction as a boundary, followed by other distances and the direction thereof until the entire parcel has been described. See also metes and … Black's law dictionary
metes and bounds — /meets/ the boundaries or limits of a piece of land. [1275 1325; late ME; trans. of AF metes et boundes. See METE2, BOUND3] * * * ▪ land description limits or boundaries of a tract of land as identified by natural landmarks, such as rivers … Universalium
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Metes and bounds — is a system or method of describing land, real property (in contrast to personal property) or real estate. The system has been used in England for many centuries, and is still used there in the definition of general boundaries. By custom, it was… … Wikipedia
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metes and bounds — noun plural Etymology: translation of Anglo French metes et boundes 1. : the boundaries or limits of a tract of land; specifically : the boundaries of land established by reference to natural or artificial monuments along it (as a stream, ditch,… … Useful english dictionary
roads and highways — ▪ transportation Introduction traveled way on which people, animals, or wheeled vehicles move. In modern usage the term road describes a rural, lesser traveled way, while the word street denotes an urban roadway. Highway refers to a major… … Universalium
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