metes and bounds in English

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        "The limits of a piece of land as defined by reference to lines and/or points on the land."
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        "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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        "(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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        "(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" meaning in English

Noun