Definition
abuttal
noun
- the act or fact of bordering on or adjoining something; the point or line where two properties or pieces of land meet
Usage: legal/property term; often used in plural form 'abuttals'
Examples
- The surveyor marked the abuttal between the two neighboring properties.
- The deed described the abuttals of the land with precision.
- Disputes often arise at the abuttal where one owner's fence meets another's.
- The property line follows the natural abuttal of the stream.
- Legal documents must clearly identify all abuttals to avoid future conflicts.