blackacre

[ blak-ey-ker ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. an arbitrary name for a piece of land used for purposes of supposition in legal argument or the like (often distinguished from whiteacre ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of blackacre¹

First recorded in 1620–30; black + acre

Example Sentences

I am sorry you cannot get your money; continue to tell us all your perplexities, and do not mind being called Widow Blackacre.

From Project Gutenberg

Suppose I am to buy Blackacre, and employ attorney Blackstone to search the title.

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