Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

metes-and-bounds

noun

/ˌmiːts ənd ˈbaʊndz/

Definition

A system or method of describing land using physical boundaries and measurements.

Examples

The surveyor used metes-and-bounds to outline the property lines accurately.
In some states, metes-and-bounds is the primary legal method for land description.
The old manuscript featured metes-and-bounds descriptions that detailed the land’s features.

Meaning

Metes-and-bounds is a legal method used in real estate to define the specific boundaries of a property. It often incorporates landmarks, directions, and distances.