Law the precisely described boundary lines of a parcel of land, as found in a deed
Origin of metes and bounds
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Noun
(plural only)
- The limits of a piece of land as defined by reference to lines and/or points on the land.
- (surveying) A description of a piece of land consisting of both measurements (metes) of the land and owners of land which is adjacent to (bounds) it.
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metes and bounds - Legal Definition
n
The objective measurement of real property from recognized landmarks so as to
situate it precisely in a description to be used in legal documents, such as
deeds.
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