Dedication in legal terms refers to the voluntary transfer of property rights by an owner to the public for a specific use, such as for public roads, parks, or other public facilities. It typically involves a formal declaration by the property owner that the land will be used for public purposes. Once dedicated, the property is no longer owned by the original owner but becomes the property of the public or a governmental entity for the designated purpose. Dedication often occurs through explicit deeds, plats, or maps, and once accepted by the public or government, it cannot be revoked unilaterally by the original owner.
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