Plots
/ˈplɒts/
Definitions
- (n.) Distinct parcels of land, typically delineated for legal or ownership purposes.
The developer purchased several plots to build a residential community.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of plot, meaning to secretly plan or devise a scheme.
The defendant plots to circumvent the contract terms.
Forms
- plot
- plotted
- plotting
Related terms
Commentary
When used as a noun, 'plots' refers to specific land units; as a verb, it indicates planning or scheming, relevant in both property and criminal law contexts.
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