sovereign land tenure

Sovereign land tenure refers to the legal authority a government has over land within its borders. It defines how land ownership, use, and rights are managed, often establishing that the government owns the land (public land) while private individuals or entities may have rights to use or occupy specific areas under certain regulations. This framework helps regulate land distribution, development, and resource management, ensuring the land serves the public interest. Essentially, sovereign land tenure provides the legal basis for how land is controlled and administered within a country.