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settled land

[ˈsɛtəld lænd]
nounpl: settled lands
terra estabelecida
1. Land that has been legally established as belonging to a particular person or entity, especially through historical occupation or legal documentation
The settled land was passed down through generations of the family.
A terra estabelecida foi transmitida através de gerações da família.
2. Territory that has been colonized and populated by settlers
The settled lands of the American frontier expanded westward in the 19th century.
As terras colonizadas da fronteira americana expandiram-se para o oeste no século XIX.
3. In law, property held in trust or under specific legal arrangements regarding inheritance
The estate consists of settled land that cannot be sold without court approval.
A propriedade consiste em terras estabelecidas que não podem ser vendidas sem aprovação do tribunal.
Synonyms
established landcolonized landoccupied territorytitled property
Antonyms
unsettled landuninhabited landunoccupied territoryunclaimed land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra estabelecida
Common legal and historical term
Portugal
terra colonizada
Often used in historical context regarding former colonies
Brazil
terra ocupada
Used in property and land law contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

settle the land
settled accounts
settled estate
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