Warning
Info
Warning
Info
LSDefine
Simple English definitions for legal terms
estadal
Read a random definition: donec probetur in contrarium
A quick definition of estadal:
Estadal: A unit of measurement used in Spanish America to measure land. It is equal to 16 square yards.
A more thorough explanation:
ESTADAL
Estadal (es-tah-dahl), n. [Spanish] In the history of Spanish America, an area of land measuring 16 square yards or varas.
1. The land was divided into estadales for distribution among the settlers.
2. The estate was measured in estadales to determine its value.
The term "estadal" refers to a unit of measurement used in Spanish America to measure land. It was equivalent to 16 square yards or varas. The examples illustrate how the term was used to measure land for distribution or valuation purposes.