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land grant

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land grant
n.
A government grant of public land for a railroad, highway, or state college.
land grant
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1. US and Canadian a grant of public land to a college, railway, etc.
2. (Social Science / Education) (modifier) US designating a state university established with such a grant
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Noun1.land grant - a grant of public land (as to a railway or college)
grant, assignment - (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance


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