horizontal measurement

horizontal measurement
The use of the chain in measuring land which is mountainous or hilly in such manner that it is kept level rather than following the acclivities or depressions. The antithesis of the surface measurement wherein the chain is run along the surface, following the acclivities and depressions. 12 Am J2d Bound § 58.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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