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Torrens system

Syllabification: (Tor·rens sys·tem)
Pronunciation: /ˈtôrənz, ˈtär-/

Definition of Torrens system

noun

Law
  • a system of land title registration, adopted originally in Australia and later in some states of the US.

Origin:

mid 19th century: named after Sir Robert Torrens (1814–84), first premier of South Australia

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