What is another word for cadastre?
Pronunciation: [kˈadastə] (IPA) 
Cadastre is a term that refers to a record of land ownership and land use. In different parts of the world, it may have different synonyms. For instance, in France, it is called "cadastre" itself whereas in the United Kingdom, it is referred to as the "land registry." In some parts of the United States, "property survey" or "land appraisal" is used to mean the same thing as cadastre. In other areas, it is known as "property registry" or "tax map." Regardless of the name, the purpose of a cadastre is to provide an accurate and comprehensive record of who owns what land and how it is being used.
