Cadasters

/kəˈdæstərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cadaster; multiple registers or records of property ownership and land boundaries in different regions or jurisdictions.

Etymology

From the singular 'cadaster' with English plural '-s' ending. The term refers to multiple separate land registry systems across various territories.

Kelly Says

Modern cadasters are going high-tech—some countries now use satellite imagery, drone surveys, and blockchain technology to create tamper-proof land records, which is especially transformative in countries where paper records are vulnerable to corruption or loss.

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