Property Declaration
/ˈprɒpərti ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal statement in a legal document declaring ownership, rights, or characteristics of property.
The property declaration must be filed with the county to establish clear ownership.
- (n.) In programming law contexts, a statement that explicitly defines attributes or characteristics of property within legal tech documentation or smart contracts.
The property declaration in the smart contract specifies the asset’s digital ownership attributes.
Forms
- property declaration
- property declarations
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Commentary
Typically used in real estate and property law to formally identify and assert rights; also increasingly relevant in legal informatics and smart contract drafting where clear specification of asset attributes is crucial.
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