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Etymology
Named for w:Robert Torrens|Robert Torrens (1814-1884), w:Premier of South Australia|Premier of South Australia who there in 1858 introduced the first such system.
Noun

1. title|Title to real estate provided by a government register (as opposed to the old common law system of deeds or chain of title).

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• 2006-04-06 23:10 - BD2412 - recat

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