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Chefferie (Chiefdom and customary authority)

Chef coutumier, Autorité coutumière, Secteur

no equivalentVerified · Aug 5, 2026

In Germany

No customary authority over land exists. Ownership comes from the register and nothing else — no chief, elder or community body can allocate, confirm or contest a title, and none needs to be consulted.

no equivalentConfidence: Medium

Main differences

  • Customary authority over land
  • Governing locally through an elected council → Gemeinderat, Landratsamt
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01 · Customary authority over landChefferie → No equivalentNone
ConfidenceMediumVerifiedAug 5, 20262 documents

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