Chartered Surveyor
/ˈtʃɑːrtəd səˈveɪərə/
Definitions
- (n.) A professional qualified and licensed to value and manage land, property, and construction projects, often providing expert advice in legal and commercial contexts.
The chartered surveyor prepared a report on the property’s market value for the court case.
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- chartered surveyors
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes a legally recognized professional status requiring formal qualification and registration with a chartered body, which can affect the admissibility and weight of their expert evidence in legal proceedings.
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