Landing
/ˈlændɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of bringing a person, vehicle, aircraft, or goods to land or shore, relevant in transport and property law.
The contract specified the conditions for the landing of the cargo at the port.
- (n.) An intermediate flat area in a staircase between flights, relevant in property and building regulations law.
The safety regulations require proper lighting on every landing in the building.
Forms
- landings
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'landing' can refer both to a transport event and a physical architectural feature; distinguish by context.
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