Land Registry
/ˈlænd ˈrɛdʒɪstri/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental or authorized official body responsible for registering ownership, interests, and rights in land or property.
The buyer verified the title at the land registry before completing the purchase.
- (n.) The official register or record maintained by such a body documenting land ownership and related rights.
The land registry shows the current registered owner of the parcel.
Forms
- land registries
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Commentary
The term may refer either to the institution responsible for registration or the register itself; clarity depends on context.
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