Land Ownership

Definition

Land ownership refers to having legal rights over a piece of land, allowing individuals or groups control over its use, transfer, and exclusion of others. In the context of the Second Agricultural Revolution, enclosure systems impacted land ownership patterns.

Related terms

Land Tenure: The way in which land is held or owned by individuals or groups within a society.

Feudalism: A social system prevalent in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords and controlled by vassals through a hierarchical relationship.

Property Rights: Legally recognized rights that allow individuals or groups to possess and control property, including land.