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zoning
noun
Definition
The division of land into zones by local authorities for specific permitted uses.
In a sentence
“Zoning regulations determine whether land can be used for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.”
Synonyms
land use regulationland allocation
Common collocations
- zoning laws
- zoning regulations
- mixed-use zoning
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