LAND TENURE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase land tenure. (close relations)
Definition of LAND TENURE
land
Best Alternative Words for LAND TENURE
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control | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
holding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of retaining something • something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone | ||||||||
occupation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money • the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power • any activity that occupies a person's attention • the act of occupying or taking possession of a building • the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied | ||||||||
ownership | nounn | |||||||
noun • the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others • the act of having and controlling property • the state or fact of being an owner | ||||||||
possession | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of having and controlling property • anything owned or possessed • being controlled by passion or the supernatural • a mania restricted to one thing or idea • a territory that is controlled by a ruling state • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior • (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck) | ||||||||
property | nounn | |||||||
noun • something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone • a basic or essential property shared by all members of a class • any area set aside for a particular purpose • a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished • any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie | ||||||||
proprietorship | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits | ||||||||
tenancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act of being a tenant or occupant | ||||||||
tenure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the term during which some position is held • the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands verb • give life-time employment to |