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As used to designate a certain portion of land within the limits of a city or town, this term may be synonymous with "block," that is, the smallest subdivision which is bounded on all sides by principal streets, or it may denote a space (more or less rectangular) not built upon, and set apart for public passage, use, recreation, or ornamentation, in the nature of a "park" but … [Read more...]

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One who settles on the lands of others without any legal authority; this term is applied particularly to persons who settle on the public land. … [Read more...]

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Payments made to an ex-spouse for a certain period of time until the lower income spouse is able to become economically self-sufficient. See also alimony. … [Read more...]

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