Dictionary of Business Terms: plat
plat
- to draw a description of land.
- plan or map of a specific land area. See also description; government rectangular survey.
Dictionary of Real Estate Terms: plat
plat
a plan or map of a specific land area. See also description, government rectangular survey. A subdivision plat (Figure 144) may be filed to show detailed size and boundaries of each lot, easements, location of utilities, and streets and to state the restrictive covenants.
