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Escheat Patent: A type of grant given by the government to a new owner for land that was previously owned by someone who died without any heirs or left the property without a will. This grant is also known as an escheat grant.
An escheat patent is a type of grant given by the government to a new owner for land that has been escheated, or taken back, from the previous owner due to certain circumstances such as abandonment or lack of heirs. It is also known as an escheat grant.
These examples illustrate the different types of grants that can be given by the government or individuals for various purposes, such as communal use or private ownership. The escheat patent specifically refers to the transfer of land that has been taken back by the government due to certain circumstances.