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ZOLL-VEREIN

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A union of German states for uniformity of customs, established in 1819. It continued until the unification of the German empire, Including Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria, Wurtemberg, Baden, Hesse-Cassel, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg-Strelltz, and all Intermediate principalities. It has now been superseded by the German empire;, and the federal council of the empire has taken the place … [Read more...]

ZONE

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An area within a boundary. A division, e.g. an area of a town or city. … [Read more...]

ZONING

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The local laws that divide cities into specific areas and are given restrictions for use, such as areas zoned for commercial buildings, single family homes, manufacturing plants and more. Zoning ordinances cover what can be built, the use and purpose, the size of structures and more. … [Read more...]

ZONING EXCEPTION

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Special permission granted for deviation from the zoning ordinances or laws. … [Read more...]

ZYGOCEPHALUM

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In the civil law. A measure or quantity of land Nov. 17, c 8. As much land as a yoke of oxen could plow in a day. Calvin. … [Read more...]

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