land grant

• Concesión de tierras públicas por parte del gobierno, especialmente a un estado, institución educativa o empresa ferroviaria, históricamente utilizada para financiar infraestructura o fomentar la colonización y el desarrollo.

A grant of public land by the government, especially to a state, educational institution, or railroad company, historically used to fund infrastructure or promote settlement and development.

1. Government land donationC1formalamerican

   A grant of public land by the government to an individual, institution, or corporation, often for specific purposes like education, railroads, or agriculture.

   Concesión de tierras públicas

   • The university was established as a land grant institution in the 19th century.
   • The government issued a land grant to encourage railroad expansion.
   • Many agricultural colleges were founded through federal land grants.