Definition

Noun: A comprehensive, official register or survey of the details of land ownership, boundaries, and value within a specific area, typically created and maintained by a government for the primary purpose of calculating property taxes.

Usage

The term "cadaster" (also spelled "cadastre") is used in legal, governmental, and real estate contexts to refer to the official system or record of land parcels. It is a formal, technical term.

Examples

• The city council consulted the cadaster to determine the taxable value of the new commercial properties.
• Updating the national cadaster was a massive project that took several years to complete.
• Disputes over the property line were resolved by examining the original cadaster.

Advanced Usage

• Cadastral survey: Refers to the specific process of measuring, mapping, and recording land parcels for the cadaster.
  • The firm specializes in conducting cadastral surveys for the county.
• Cadastral map: A large-scale map created from the cadastral survey, showing the boundaries and ownership details of land parcels.
  • The cadastral map clearly delineated every plot in the village.

Variants and Related Words

• Cadastre: The more common spelling variant of "cadaster." Both forms are correct and interchangeable.
• Cadastral (adjective): Pertaining to a cadaster.
  • The cadastral data is stored in a central database.

Synonyms

• Land register
• Property register
• Terrier (in some historical or specific contexts)

Notes on Meaning

While its core purpose is for taxation, a cadaster also serves as a fundamental legal record for establishing land ownership, supporting land management, and facilitating urban planning. It is distinct from a simple map, as it contains detailed written records (the "register") associated with the mapped parcels.

Noun

1. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation