Crown Land
/ˈkraʊn lænd/
Definitions
- (n.) Land owned and controlled by the state or sovereign, often managed by the government for public purposes or resource extraction.
Crown land is subject to specific regulations governing its use and development.
Forms
- crown land
- crown lands
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Commentary
Often distinguished from private land, crown land may be leased or licensed but cannot be sold as private property without specific legal provisions.
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