Land Rights Litigation
/ˈlænd raɪts ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal proceedings involving claims to ownership, use, or access rights over land.
The community filed a land rights litigation to reclaim ancestral territory.
- (n.) Disputes adjudicated in court concerning statutory or customary entitlements to land.
Land rights litigation often addresses conflicts between indigenous groups and government authorities.
Forms
- land rights litigation
- land rights litigations
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Commentary
Land rights litigation encompasses a broad spectrum of cases centered on possession and use of land, often involving complex historical and cultural claims; precise terminology should reflect jurisdictional variations.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.