cadastre

cadastre Definition

ca·das·tre or cadaster ca·das′·ter (kə das′tər)

noun

public record of the extent, value, and ownership of land within a district for purposes of taxation

Etymology: Fr < It catastro < dial. (Venetian) catastico < LGr katastichon, register, list (lit., line by line): see cata- & stich

Related Forms:

cadastre Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

book: Cadastre references book on hunting game animals of Uzbekistan.
plan: Most of the urban development plans at that time were based on the cadastre plans, drawn up by Russian army engineers.

Noun used with modifier

mining: Establishing a mining cadastre unit is a vital step in providing a favorable climate for investment.

Browse dictionary entries near cadastre