Grant Statute
/ˈɡrænt ˈstætʃuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute enacted to confer rights, property, or privileges from a government or authority to individuals or entities.
The grant statute authorized the transfer of state land to the university.
Forms
- grant statute
- grant statutes
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Commentary
Grant statutes are often specific laws that formalize the allocation or transfer of rights or property, distinct from contracts or licenses by their legislative origin.
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