Land owned directly by the crown or monarchy; royal property held as part of the state.
From 'crown' + 'land.' This administrative term emerged during the Middle Ages to distinguish lands directly controlled by the king from lands held by nobles or the church.
Crown lands are a hidden layer of real estate—in some countries, the crown still technically owns massive territories, making them one of the oldest (and richest) property owners!
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