Definition

A person or entity that owns a piece of land or property that is next to or shares a boundary with another piece of land or property.

Example

The abutter of the property filed a complaint about the noise from the construction site.

Conversation

Have you met any of the abutter neighbors yet?

Not yet, but I heard they are really friendly.

I think it's important to know the abutter owners, especially for future plans.

Definitely! It could help us with any property issues later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abutter is formed from "a-" (meaning on or at) and "butter" (from Old French *butter*, meaning to strike or to butt against). The word refers to something that is on or at the edge of another property, as if it is striking against it.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'on' or 'at' the edge ('a-') of another property, like two pieces of land that 'butt against' each other.

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