Buildings

/ˈbɪldɪŋz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Structures with a roof and walls, such as houses or offices, regarded as real property in law.
    The legal dispute centered on the ownership rights to the buildings on the land.

Forms

  • building

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'buildings' usually implicate property rights and are often treated as fixtures and part of real estate in conveyancing and land law.

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