curtilage

Definition of "curtilage"
  1. The immediate, enclosed area surrounding a residence
How to use "curtilage" in a sentence
  1. The fence marks the limit of the curtilage for this property.
  2. The legal rights to the curtilage are assigned along with the property ownership.
  3. The shed falls within the curtilage of the house and is therefore protected under the same property rights.
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