Improved
/ɪmˈpruːvd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Enhanced or made better, especially in reference to property or land after development or additions.
The improved parcel of land included a newly constructed building.
- (v.) Past tense of improve; to make enhancements or betterments to something legally relevant, such as property or contractual terms.
They improved the terms of the lease agreement before signing.
Forms
- improves
- improving
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'improved' typically refers to property that has undergone physical enhancements, distinguishing it from 'unimproved' land; as a verb form, it is the past tense of 'improve' and not separately defined.
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