Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
building line — noun : a line usually set with respect to the frontage of a plot of land which is fixed by statute or by deed or contract and beyond which the owner of the land may not build * * * (on a building lot) a line within, or coinciding with, the… … Useful english dictionary
building line — (on a building lot) a line within, or coinciding with, the property line, beyond which it is illegal to build. * * * … Universalium
building line — /ˈbɪldɪŋ laɪn/ (say bilding luyn) noun a boundary set on either side of a street by a planning authority, beyond which buildings may not project. Also, building alignment …
building — Structure designed for habitation, shelter, storage, trade, manufacture, religion, business, education, and the like. A structure or edifice inclosing a space within its walls, and usually, but not necessarily, covered with a roof. Netter v.… … Black's law dictionary
building — Structure designed for habitation, shelter, storage, trade, manufacture, religion, business, education, and the like. A structure or edifice inclosing a space within its walls, and usually, but not necessarily, covered with a roof. Netter v.… … Black's law dictionary
line — A demarcation, border, or limit. The boundary or line of division between two estates. Person s trade, occupation or business. Carrier s route. See also building line. collateral line (See also descent) direct line (See also descent) @ line by… … Black's law dictionary
line — A demarcation, border, or limit. The boundary or line of division between two estates. Person s trade, occupation or business. Carrier s route. See also building line. collateral line (See also descent) direct line (See also descent) @ line by… … Black's law dictionary
building — n. 1 a permanent fixed structure forming an enclosure and providing protection from the elements etc. (e.g. a house, school, factory, or stable). 2 the constructing of such structures. Phrases and idioms: building line a limit or boundary between … Useful english dictionary
building alignment — /ˈbɪldɪŋ əˌlaɪnmənt/ (say bilding uh.luynmuhnt) noun → building line …
Building the Virginian Railway — began as a project to create an convert|80|mi|km|sing=on long short line railroad to provide access for shipping of untapped bituminous coal reserves in southern West Virginia early in the 20th century. After facing a refusal of the big railroads … Wikipedia
