Locating
/ˈloʊ.keɪ.tɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of determining or fixing the position or site of a property or object in legal contexts, especially for purposes of jurisdiction, property boundaries, or service of process.
Locating the disputed property boundary is essential before filing the land claim.
Forms
- locate
- located
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Commentary
As a gerund, 'locating' refers to the ongoing action and is often used in procedural or property law contexts.
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