Real Estate
/ˌrɪəl ɪˈsteɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) Land and anything permanently attached to it, including buildings and fixtures.
She invested in real estate to diversify her portfolio.
- (n.) The legal interest, rights, or estate in land or buildings.
He transferred his real estate to a trust for estate planning purposes.
Forms
- real estates
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Commentary
The term 'real estate' encompasses both the physical immovable property and the legal interests therein; drafting often distinguishes between the physical asset and the associated rights.
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