Road
/ˈroʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A public or private way for vehicle or pedestrian travel, often subject to legal rights and regulations concerning access, maintenance, and use.
The city council approved funding for repairs on the main road leading to the courthouse.
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- roads
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'road' frequently denotes the physical pathway and encompasses statutory and common law considerations regarding ownership, maintenance, and rights of way.
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