land measure

American  

noun

1. any system of measurement for measuring land.

2. a unit or a series of units of measurement used in land measure.

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Etymology

Origin of land measure

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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land measure

Las Vegas spilled into the space opened up by the 1998 land measure at an astonishing pace.

From Scientific American ● Jun. 2, 2015

Presenting the reasons for opposing the new land measure, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce stated: The clause denying the right to lease agricultural lands is ineffective in operation.

From Japan and the California Problem by Toyokichi Iyenaga

The next great land measure was the Griffith-Dutton Act of 1884.

From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland

It seems that they are here in greater numbers than usual, their votes being wanted for the passing or confirmation of some land measure.

From A Boy's Voyage Round the World by Samuel Smiles

Verges = the land measure of Jersey, equal to forty perches.

From The Battle of the Strong — Volume 6 A Romance of Two Kingdoms by Gilbert Parker