predial
adjective
pre·di·al ˈprē-dē-əl 
: of or relating to land or its products
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Predial is used for land matters; for example, there's "predial tax" (real estate tax) or "predial larceny" (stealing crops from the fields). The state of Louisiana employs "predial" in numerous sections of its Civil Code (and is distinguished from other states by its use of the word). The word derives from the Latin noun for "landed property," "praedium." "Praedium" in turn is based on praed-, meaning "bondsman" - that is, one who is legally liable for the debt of another.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English prediall, from Medieval Latin praedialis, from Latin praedium landed property, from praed-, praes bondsman, from prae- + vad-, vas surety — more at wed
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
predial
adjective
pre·di·al ˈprē-dē-əl
in the civil law of Louisiana : of, consisting of, or relating to land
a predial lease