Legal Definition and Related Resources of Survey
Meaning of Survey
The process by which a parcel of land is measured and ascertained, with a statement of the courses and distances and the quantity of the land.
Survey Alternative Definition
The act by which the quantity of a piece of land is ascertained. An instrument sui generis, in the nature of a partition ; a customary mode in which a proprietor has set off to himself, in severalty a part of the common estate. 56 N. J. Law 237. The paper containing a statement of the courses, distances, and quantity of land is also called a “survey.” By “survey” is also understood an examination ; as, a survey has been made of your house, and now the insurance company will insure it. A plan and description of the present existence, state, condition, and mode of use of the insured property. 179 Mich. 443, 463.
Synonyms of Survey
(Examine), verb
- analyze
- appraise
- consider
- considerare
- contemplan
- evaluate
- inspect
- keep an eye upon
- keep watch
- look at
- observe
- overlook
- oversee
- peruse
- reconnoiter
- review
- scan
- scrutinize
- search
- spectare
- study
- view
- watch
- weigh
(Poll), verb
- canvass
- compute
- count
- count ballots
- count votes
- enroll
- enumerate
- estimate
- list
- register
- review
- tabulate
- take stock
- test
- total
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Concept of Survey in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Survey: The measurement of the boundaries of a parcel of land, its area, and sometimes its topography.
Concept of Survey in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Survey: The measurement of the boundaries of a parcel of land, its area, and sometimes its topography.
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Legal English Vocabulary: Survey in Spanish
Online translation of the English legal term survey into Spanish: encuesta (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online.
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