The most flexible method of land description, capable of describing even the most irregular of parcels, can be described as a very precise, compass-directed walk around the boundary of a parcel. This method is commonly referred to as:
A) metes and bounds
B) subdivision plat lot and block number
C) government rectangular survey
D) tax parcel number

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Metes and bounds is a precise method of land description that involves describing the parcel boundaries by specifying directions, distances, and angles from specific starting points or landmarks. This method is very flexible and can be used to describe irregularly shaped parcels that are not easily described using other methods such as subdivision plat lot and block number, government rectangular survey, or tax parcel number.

The Most Flexible Method of Land Description, Capable of Describing