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Dedication to public use

Scope note

An appropriation or giving up of property to public use that precludes the owner from asserting any right of ownership inconsistent with the use for which the property is dedicated. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055550

Broader Terms used

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Created

13yrs ago

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