Walk
/wɔːk/
Definitions
- (v.) To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, legally relevant in contexts like property boundaries or patents.
The plaintiff claimed trespass as the defendant walked across the disputed land.
- (n.) A prescribed route or path, especially in legal descriptions of property or easements.
The deed granted the right of way along a walk leading to the beach.
Forms
- walks
- walked
- walking
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "walk" often pertains to physical movement across property or defined routes; specifying exact paths in agreements can prevent disputes.
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