Torrens system

Definition of "Torrens system"
  1. A system of registering titles of property that is particularly adopted in states like Massachusetts, Hawaii, Illinois, and Minnesota
How to use "Torrens system" in a sentence
  1. The Torrens system greatly simplifies the process of transferring property in Illinois.
  2. Under the Torrens system, the ownership title of a property in Massachusetts is easily determined.
  3. Hawaii decided to implement the Torrens system to reduce the complexity of land transactions.

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