ZONING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Zoning

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈzəʊnɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the classification of land according to restrictions placed on its use and development

Short Definition:

classification of land according to restrictions

Examples:
  • the property's zoning would allow taller buildings than proposed
  • an experimental system of zoning
Definition:

(especially in Nigeria) the practice of allocating nominations for certain political offices to candidates from particular regions as part of an unofficial power-sharing arrangement within a political party

Short Definition:

practice of allocating nominations for political office to particular regions

Examples:
  • those opposed to zoning argued that the party's presidential standard bearer could come from any part of the country

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