Bordering
/ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Situated next to or sharing a boundary with another property or jurisdiction.
The bordering properties share a common fence line.
- (v. pres. part.) Present participle of border, meaning to form an edge along or to be adjacent to.
The park is bordering the residential area.
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In legal contexts, 'bordering' often describes adjacency of land or jurisdictions; clarity in property descriptions is important to avoid disputes.
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