Boulevard

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Boulevard

Meaning of Boulevard

A public drive, adapted and set aside for purposes of ornament, exercise, and amusement. It is not technically a street, avenue, or highway, though a carriage way over it be a chief feature. 52 How. Pr. (N. Y.) 440. Originally “boulevard” was a bulwark or rampart of a fortification or fortified town ; hence, a public walk or street occupying the site of demolished fortifications, the name being now sometimes extended to any street or walk encircling a town, and also to a street which is of especial width, is given a park-like appearance by reserving spaces at the sides or center for shade trees, flowers, seats, and the like, and is not used for heavy teaming. 171 111. 160.

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Boulevard in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims

Now, a public drive. Not, technically, a street, avenue, or highway, though a carriage-way over it is a feature. Refers to an area set apart for purposes of ornament, exercise, and amusement. 52 How. Pr. 445 (1873).

Note: This legal definition of Boulevard in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.

Concept of Boulevard in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Boulevard: A wide street, usually having a median or promenade, and lined with trees.

Concept of Boulevard in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Boulevard: A wide street, usually having a median or promenade, and lined with trees.


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