metes and bounds
The term "metes and bounds" is used in legal and surveying contexts to describe the boundaries of a piece of land using physical features, distances, and directions.
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Definition
C1Surveying
(technical)A system for describing land boundaries using measurements and physical features to define the perimeter.
Example
- The surveyor used metes and bounds to detail the property's edges.
C1Real Estate
(technical)A method of defining property limits by specifying distances, directions, and notable features marking its edges.
Example
- The deed included a metes and bounds description to outline the land's boundaries.
C1Law
(technical)A legal description detailing the perimeter of a land parcel by outlining the length and direction of each boundary.
Example
- The lawyer reviewed the metes and bounds to confirm the property's legal boundaries.
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