land grant

• Octroi par l'État de terres publiques, notamment à un État fédéré, à un établissement d'enseignement ou à une compagnie ferroviaire, utilisé historiquement pour financer des infrastructures ou encourager la colonisation et le développement.

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.

   concession de terres publiques

   • 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.