Meaning & use
zoning
The division of land by local government into designated areas for particular uses, such as residential, commercial, or industrial.
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New zoning rules prevented the company from building a factory near the school.
The couple checked the zoning laws before buying land to build a small farm.
A note on using this word
Zoning is a legal and administrative process that determines what can be built or operated in an area, not who owns it.
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