Uplifted
/ˈʌpˌlɪf.tɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Raised or elevated, especially in a legal or property context referring to land or rights.
The uplifted property line was disputed in the boundary case.
- (v.) Past tense of uplift: to raise or elevate, often used metaphorically in legal contexts such as uplifting a party's standing or status.
The court uplifted the restriction on the covenants after careful review.
Forms
- uplift
- uplifts
- uplifting
Related terms
Commentary
Typically used as the past participle or adjective form of 'uplift' in legal documents. Usage often involves physical elevation or figurative improvement of legal status or rights.
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