Adjacent
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Next to or adjoining something else, especially property or land.
The adjacent property owners must be notified before construction begins.
- (adj.) In legal terms, relating to or describing parcels of land or buildings that share a boundary or edge.
The dispute involved adjacent landowners claiming overlapping rights.
Forms
- adjacent
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying adjacency is crucial for defining property boundaries and rights; clarity avoids disputes over which parcels are considered adjacent.
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