Abutters

/əˈbʌtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of abutter; multiple people whose land adjoins or borders another property.

Etymology

From abutter + -s (regular English plural), the plural form of the legal term for neighboring property owners.

Kelly Says

Town zoning boards always notify 'abutters' before approving changes because the law recognizes that people whose property touches yours have legitimate interests in what happens nearby—democracy written into land law.

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