quiet title n.— «If, in fact, the railroad company is willing to state in writing that it has abandoned the property, you may also be able to file what is known as a “quiet title” action, asking a judge to review the facts and...
stair-casing n.— «The benefits of shared ownership schemes are…You can increase your share as time goes by, a process known as stair-casing.» —“How to get on the housing ladder” by Helen Adams BBC News May...