Land Rights
/ˈlænd raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights or entitlements individuals or groups have to possess, use, or control land.
The indigenous community asserted their land rights to prevent unauthorized development.
- (n.) The recognition of ownership or usage claims to land under statutory or customary law.
Land rights may be protected under both statutory frameworks and traditional customs.
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- land rights
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Commentary
Land rights often involve both statutory and customary law; clarity in drafting can prevent overlapping claims or ambiguities regarding ownership versus usage rights.
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