Definition(s)
General term that refers to the right or mode of holding land. It covers ownership, lease, customary tenure (traditional rights/customary rights) and usage rights. (Source: FAOLEX)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
land ownership
Related concepts:
In other languages
French
régime foncier
Russian
землевладение
Spanish
tenencia de la tierra
Arabic
حيازة الأراضي
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2 bilateral treaties
6 national legislations
2 environmental goals and declarations