1. a person who owns property that borders or is adjacent to another property
Usage: legal

Examples

• The abutter complained about the new fence blocking their view.
• All abutters must be notified before the zoning hearing.
• The developer sent letters to every abutter in the neighborhood.
• As an abutter to the proposed construction site, she had the right to voice her concerns.
• The city requires signatures from all abutters for certain permit applications.
• The abutter’s property value might be affected by the new commercial development.