Glossary

Customary title

Titre coutumier

Last updated: 29 April 2026

A property right recognised by custom and certified by traditional notarial procedure rather than by entry in a public land registry. The strength of the right and the certification process vary by jurisdiction.

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@misc{customary-title-cadastre-2026,
  title = {Customary title — Cadastre},
  author = {Cadastre},
  publisher = {Cadastre},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://cadastre.example/en/glossary/customary-title},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-04-29}
}