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Public domain (land)

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  • Public domain is a term used to describe lands that were not under private or state ownership during the 18th and 19th centuries in the United States, as the country was expanding. These lands were obtained from the 13 original colonies, from Native American tribes, or from purchase from other countries.

 

Soundex: P142 ( P142 D5 L53 )

Metaphone: PBLKTMNLNT

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