patented land†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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land whose title was conferred by grant.

See: patent(def. 1 and def. 2)

Quotations

1885

The piles are being driven for the bridges on our railway. And those having patented land with oak timber on it are having quite a bonanza.

1955

. . . a contentious question loomed of compensation for farmers who hold patented land, leases or permits in the Saskeram area.