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What does "abutting" describe in terms of property?

  1. The separation of land by a natural feature like a river or mountain.

  2. The joining, reaching, or touching of adjoining land with a common boundary.

  3. The non-contiguity of land owned by different parties.

  4. The legal division of a large parcel into smaller plots.

The correct answer is: The joining, reaching, or touching of adjoining land with a common boundary.

Abutting refers to the joining, reaching, or touching of adjoining land with a common boundary. Option A is incorrect because it describes a separation of land by a natural feature, not a joining or touching. Option C is incorrect because it describes the non-contiguity of land owned by different parties, which is the opposite of abutting. Option D is incorrect because it describes the legal division of land, not the joining or touching of land.