curtilage

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Recent Examples of curtilage Within the curtilage is a hidden walled garden, and elsewhere on the property is an original workshop that has been restored. Mark David, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024 The curtilage includes native sandstone boulder walls and a simple landscape of native and adaptive plants that enhance and preserve the woodland habitat. Mark David, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023 In legal parlance, curtilage refers to land attached to a house, like a yard or garden. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2019 The Supreme Court long has recognized that privacy interests are heightened within the home, with precedents that limit police intrusions not only into structures but also the immediately surrounding property, known as the curtilage. Jess Bravin, WSJ, 29 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtilage
Noun
  • In his senior season, Bech dominated, catching 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In the courtyard, there are three dedicated areas reflecting the brand’s take on a typical French summer.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The shooters fired across playgrounds, courtyards, sidewalks and lobbies — boasting about the violence on the Citizen app, authorities siad.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Photos show the tigers resting in their enclosures on the private property.
    Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The videos, taken on March 16 and 17, show dolphins swimming in cloudy and bright green water within a decaying enclosure.
    Dylan Gentile, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House One of the travertine patios is amenitized with a fireplace and barbecue station.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Outdoor modern patio chair (Set of 2): on sale for $196.99 (14% off) Original price: $229.99 (Wayfair) This set of two chairs will add a modern touch to any patio decor.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.
    Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The grounds include a bocce court, outdoor dining spot, stone fire pit and mature landscaping.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This week’s White House Report Card could have been a bad one, considering court rulings against President Donald Trump, staffing blunders, and a lack of movement on his tariff war that is starting to scare his supporters.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Abbott Elementary season 4 finale The school year is soon coming to a close, and Abbott Elementary is following suit.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Curtilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilage. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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