Public Domain
Definition of "Public domain"
- Right to an item belongs to the public at large so anyone can use it. An example is a real estate software program that is publicly available by an electronic bulletin board service.
- Land owned by the federal ,state, or county government that the public may use. This is distinguished from property owned privately by individuals and business.
Popular Real Estate Terms
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Geographic location that is gradually being developed as an urban area. ...
Possession and use of a property estate by virtue of a lease. There are four types of leasehold estates: estate for years, periodic tenancy, tenancy at will, and tenant at sufferance. ...
Agreement in which some terms are yet to be carried out. The contract is still not fully completed. ...
Replacement of a major component of property by another component that will result in better performance capability. Increases overall efficiency of the property. ...
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Bank modifies the borrower's mortgage obligation, such as when the bank approves the homeowner's request for an extension of time to pay because of illness or loss of a job. One's ...
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