Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
right on/of land ownership
English answer:
land ownership rights
Added to glossary by
Kim Metzger
Dec 21, 2002 20:06
21 yrs ago
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English term
Moldova
Native in: Romanian 
Works in: English to Romanian, Romanian, Romanian to English, and 2 more.
right on/of land ownership
English
Law/Patents
Real Estate
"right on land ownership" and
"right of land ownership"
What is the difference between the two, if any?
"right of land ownership"
What is the difference between the two, if any?
Responses
| 4 +7 | land ownership rights |
Kim Metzger
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| 5 +1 | right OF land ownership |
Paula Ibbotson
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| 5 | ... |
Giusi Pasi
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| 5 | Right of land ownership |
Giusi Pasi
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Responses
+7
16 mins
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
&
English
Works in field
Mexico
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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11
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land ownership rights
I can't imagine using "right on land ownership." Right to or of land ownership would be fine. Land ownership rights seems to be the most common collocation.
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Note added at 2002-12-21 20:43:12 (GMT)
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Of the three choices, right of land ownership sounds best to me.
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Note added at 2002-12-22 00:54:52 (GMT)
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You might be thinking of other languages where law and right are used almost interchangeably - the word Recht in German, for example. But in English there are laws, regulations on ownership, etc. and rights of ownership. A right is something to which a person is entitled by reason of law.
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Note added at 2002-12-21 20:43:12 (GMT)
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Of the three choices, right of land ownership sounds best to me.
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Note added at 2002-12-22 00:54:52 (GMT)
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You might be thinking of other languages where law and right are used almost interchangeably - the word Recht in German, for example. But in English there are laws, regulations on ownership, etc. and rights of ownership. A right is something to which a person is entitled by reason of law.
Peer comment(s):
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Refugio
: Right on, bro.
46 mins
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| agree |
Sheila Hardie
1 hr
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| agree |
Paula Ibbotson
: Absolutely Kim!
3 hrs
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| agree |
Chris Rowson (X)
12 hrs
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| agree |
EDLING (X)
13 hrs
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| agree |
jerrie
18 hrs
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| agree |
Сергей Лузан
2 days 3 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you Kim, and all the others for your help! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! "
24 mins
Giusi Pasi
Italy
Italy
Works in field
Italy
Veni, Vidi, Verti!
Native in: Italian
Works in: Italian, English to Italian, German to Italian
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right on land ownership is when a person not previously entitled to the ownership, obtains this right.
right of land ownership is when this kind of right is absolutely acknowledged by law without evidence.
Anyway, both the forms are used in the same way.
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Note added at 2002-12-21 23:52:09 (GMT)
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For Ruth: my experience (law documents and counsels\' deeds).
I agree with the answer above, mine is just an explanation for the subtle difference between the two prepositions. When dealing with this kind of right, you all are right in saying that the expression used is \'right OF/TO land ownership\'.
right of land ownership is when this kind of right is absolutely acknowledged by law without evidence.
Anyway, both the forms are used in the same way.
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Note added at 2002-12-21 23:52:09 (GMT)
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For Ruth: my experience (law documents and counsels\' deeds).
I agree with the answer above, mine is just an explanation for the subtle difference between the two prepositions. When dealing with this kind of right, you all are right in saying that the expression used is \'right OF/TO land ownership\'.
Peer comment(s):
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Refugio
: Since I have never heard this usage (right On), I would appreciate some kind of reference.
40 mins
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Paula Ibbotson
: I'm with Ruth. I think a reference is necessary for the explanation of "right on" (more than just personal reference).
3 hrs
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+1
4 hrs
Paula Ibbotson
Canada
Canada
Native in English
&
English
Canada
Always ready to lend a helping hand!
Native in: English
Works in: Swedish to English, French to English, Norwegian to English, and 3 more.
right OF land ownership
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Note added at 2002-12-22 00:29:41 (GMT)
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For instance, from the dictionary entry for
Right:
9. often Right Of or belonging to the political or intellectual right.
If you want to use \"right to\", the wording could be changed to:
The right to own land. eg. right here is a noun and the infinitive \"to own\" is used.
As for \"Right on!\", this is simply an idiomatic expression meaning \"correct\" or \"I agree with you\" (as Ruth used it above in agreeing with Kim\'s answer). But I definately would NOT use it in qualifying land rights.
I agree with Kim\'s proposal as well, but thought I would just add a bit of information seeing as you wanted clarification on the three (of/to/on).
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Paula
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Note added at 2002-12-22 00:29:41 (GMT)
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For instance, from the dictionary entry for
Right:
9. often Right Of or belonging to the political or intellectual right.
If you want to use \"right to\", the wording could be changed to:
The right to own land. eg. right here is a noun and the infinitive \"to own\" is used.
As for \"Right on!\", this is simply an idiomatic expression meaning \"correct\" or \"I agree with you\" (as Ruth used it above in agreeing with Kim\'s answer). But I definately would NOT use it in qualifying land rights.
I agree with Kim\'s proposal as well, but thought I would just add a bit of information seeing as you wanted clarification on the three (of/to/on).
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Paula
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
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Refugio
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Cheers Ruth!
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Giusi Pasi
: when writing my final answer, I couldn't see yours. As for my first answer, I haven't changed idea and I don't mean to add anything further. Inga had firstly asked for an explanation, and so I did. Later, she asked for a choice. And so I did. That's all!
15 hrs
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And you are neutral to this answer because ...?!?!
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4 hrs
Giusi Pasi
Italy
Italy
Works in field
Italy
Veni, Vidi, Verti!
Native in: Italian
Works in: Italian, English to Italian, German to Italian
Right of land ownership
This implies possession and use. Sorry if I can't provide some references now, but I think that working in an international law firm and being an expert translator appointed by a Court may be enough.
Peer comment(s):
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Refugio
: If you were a native English speaker or working in an English-speaking country, it might be enough, but since you have defended the construction "right on land ownership" as correct, I would be content with even a single internet reference.
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in the internet it is hard to find law concepts explained. The end.
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Paula Ibbotson
: I see you hid your first proposal (wherein you erroneously stated that one could use "right on" here). I will thank you here for the endorsement of our above answers through the re-registering of this one.
2 hrs
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