PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
cadastral
kuh-DAS-truhl
Definition
Relating to a public register of property showing the value, extent, and ownership of land for purposes of taxation.
Etymology
Derived from the French 'cadastre,' which originated from the medieval Latin 'catastrum' (register of a territorial unit), likely stemming from the Greek 'katastikhon' meaning 'list' or 'register'.
In the news
The article mentions a 'cadastral map' in the context of a land dispute in Jujuy, where official records used for taxation and registration conflict with the traditional territorial boundaries claimed by the Indigenous community.
Argentine Government Intensifies Evictions of Indigenous Communities
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