Reservation
/ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An express qualification or limitation in a legal document affecting the rights granted.
The deed included a reservation of mineral rights.
- (n.) Land set aside by the government for a particular purpose or group, especially Indigenous peoples.
The tribe lives on a federally recognized reservation.
Forms
- reservations
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Commentary
Typically used to specify retained rights or lands; clarity in drafting ensures enforceability and limits ambiguity.
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