squatter's right

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Definition of squatter's right words

noun squatter's right a claim to real property, especially public land, that may be granted to a person who has openly possessed and continuously occupied it without legal authority for a prescribed period of years. 1

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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