certificate of search

certificate of search
certificate of search cerˌtificate of ˈsearch noun certificates of search PLURALFORM [countable]
LAW a legal document showing the results of looking for the name of an owner of land or property in a land:

• The certificate of search did not give notice of any transaction.

— compare abstract of title

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certificate of search UK US noun [C] (plural certificates of search)
LAW an official document that provides information about a person or property which has been recorded in public or government records: »

You are advised to confirm with your solicitor that an official search has been carried out and a certificate of search has been issued.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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