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TOWNSHIP

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

v TOWNSHIP. 1. In surveys of the public land of the United States, a “township” is a division of territory six miles square, containing thirty-six sections.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.