abutter

[ uh-buht-er ]

noun

1. a person who owns adjacent land.

abutter

/ əˈbʌtə /

noun

1. property law the owner of adjoining property

Word History and Origins

Origin of abutter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1665–75; abut + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“I really believe in cases like this the abutters should be notified, because it affects them.”

From Seattle Times

Ms. Duane said beekeepers would prefer no abutter notification, but would deal with some sort of requirement if it was restricted to something like neighbors in the immediate vicinity.

From Washington Times

Smaller parcels are often sought by abutters to increase the size of their property, town officials say.

From Washington Times

It provides compensation for property abutters and includes a promise to restore the location of the plant to its original condition once the facility has reached the end of its lifespan.

From Washington Times

The New Haven agreement involves payments to the town, commitments to sound limits by the company and provisions for abutters to the converter station.

From Washington Times