Landgrab
noun
1.
the seizing of land by a nation, state, or organization, especially illegally, underhandedly, or unfairly.
/ˈlændˌɡræb/
noun
1.
(informal) a sudden attempt to establish ownership of or copyright on something in advance of competitors
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noun 1. the seizing of land by a nation, state, or organization, especially illegally, underhandedly, or unfairly.
- Landgrabber
[land-grab-er] /ˈlændˌgræb ər/ noun 1. a person who seizes land illegally or underhandedly. noun 1. the seizing of land by a nation, state, or organization, especially illegally, underhandedly, or unfairly.
- Land-grabber
[land-grab-er] /ˈlændˌgræb ər/ noun 1. a person who seizes land illegally or underhandedly.
- Land-grant college
[land-grant, -grahnt] /ˈlændˌgrænt, -ˌgrɑnt/ noun 1. a U.S. college or university (land-grant university) entitled to support from the federal government under the provisions of the Morrill Acts.
- Land-grant
noun 1. a tract of land given by the government, as for colleges or railroads. noun 1. (US & Canadian) a grant of public land to a college, railway, etc 2. (modifier) (US) designating a state university established with such a grant