land grant

See also: land-grant

English

Alternative forms

land-grant (in attributive use)

Etymology

Circa 1860.

Noun

land grant (plural land grants)

(US) A grant of land by the US government to encourage the development of western states, especially land transportation and practical higher education.

Derived terms

land-grant college

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