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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...]

ZANJA

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Span. A water ditch or artificial canal, and particularly one used for purposes of irrigation. See Pico v. Colimas, 32 Cal. … [Read more...]

ZANJERO

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Span. A water, commissioner or superintendent, or supervisor of an irrigation system. See Pico v. Colimas, 32 Cal. … [Read more...]

ZEALOT

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This word is commonly taken in a bad sense, as denoting a separatist from the Church of England, or a fanatic. Brown. … [Read more...]

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