cadastre
Noun: A comprehensive, official register or survey of the real property within a specific area, detailing the precise location, dimensions, ownership, and value of individual land parcels. It is primarily created and maintained for the purposes of taxation and land valuation.
The term "cadastre" is used to refer to the official system or the physical record itself. It is a formal term common in legal, governmental, and surveying contexts. - The primary use is for property taxation: Authorities use the cadastre to determine tax liabilities based on land value and ownership. - It is also used for land administration: It provides a legal record of property boundaries and ownership, helping to resolve disputes and plan land use.
- The city council ordered an update of the cadastre to reflect recent property subdivisions and sales.
- Before purchasing the farm, the lawyer consulted the national cadastre to verify the exact boundaries and any existing easements.
- Accurate property taxes depend on a well-maintained cadastre.
- Cadastral Survey: The precise measurement and mapping process used to create or update a cadastre.
- The government initiated a cadastral survey of the coastal region.
- Cadastral Map: The detailed map that forms part of the cadastral record, showing property lines and identifiers.
- The dispute was settled by examining the original cadastral map.
- Cadastral (adjective): Pertaining to a cadastre.
- The cadastral data was entered into a new digital system.
- Cadaster: An alternative, less common spelling of "cadastre."
- Land register
- Property register
- Terrier (archaic, in some contexts)
While a "cadastre" is a type of land register, it is specifically characterized by its link to fiscal (taxation) purposes and its inclusion of value assessments. A general land registry might only record ownership and boundaries, whereas a cadastre typically includes valuation for tax.
- a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation