land administration
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nounfemininepl: land administrations
administração de terras
1. The system and process of managing, registering, and overseeing land ownership, use, and rights within a jurisdiction
Effective land administration is essential for economic development and property rights protection.
A administração de terras eficaz é essencial para o desenvolvimento econômico e proteção dos direitos de propriedade.
2. Government agencies and institutions responsible for maintaining land records, issuing titles, and enforcing land laws
The land administration office processes all property transfers and disputes.
O órgão de administração de terras processa todas as transferências e disputas de propriedade.
3. The practice of organizing and controlling the allocation and use of land resources
Proper land administration prevents conflicts over property boundaries.
A administração adequada de terras previne conflitos sobre limites de propriedade.
In Brazil, land administration is particularly significant due to historical issues with land tenure, informal settlements, and the ongoing process of land regularization. Government agencies like the SPU (Secretaria do Patrimônio da União) manage federal lands, while state and municipal governments handle local land administration. The system has been modernized through initiatives promoting digital cadastres and transparent property registries to combat land conflicts and informal occupation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
land registration and administration
integrated land administration
transparent land administration
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