terre tenant

Definition of "terre tenant"
  1. An individual who currently maintains possession of a plot of land
How to use "terre tenant" in a sentence
  1. The terre tenant marked the boundaries of the land to clarify its limits.
  2. In the dispute, the lawyer argued on behalf of the terre tenant to keep the land in his possession.
  3. The terre tenant was asked to provide proof of his legal rights to the property.
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