terras livres
[ˈtɛ.rɐs ˈli.vɾɪs]
noun phrasefemininepl: terras livres
free lands; unclaimed lands; public lands
1. Land that is unoccupied, unclaimed, or not privately owned; territory open to settlement or public use
During the colonial period, settlers moved westward to claim terras livres in the interior.
Durante o período colonial, os colonos se mudaram para o interior em busca de terras livres para ocupar.
2. Historically, land in Brazil that was not yet appropriated by the Crown or private individuals during the colonial and imperial periods
The government distributed terras livres to encourage agricultural development in remote regions.
O governo distribuiu terras livres para estimular o desenvolvimento agrícola em regiões remotas.
3. Land free from legal claims, encumbrances, or restrictions on use
The property was considered terras livres and could be developed without restrictions.
A propriedade era considerada terras livres e podia ser desenvolvida sem restrições.
This term is deeply rooted in Brazilian colonial history and land law. 'Terras livres' refers to unclaimed or public lands that were central to Brazil's westward expansion and settlement patterns. The concept is important in understanding Brazil's agrarian history and the legal framework surrounding land ownership, particularly regarding indigenous lands and the distribution of territory during colonial and imperial periods.
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