Land, however, is of prime importance to society, and the private transaction is hedged about with legal regulations; evidence of transfer and ownership has to be recorded with a public official in forms publicly prescribed.
Dewey points out the legal complexities surrounding land ownership, emphasizing its societal importance.
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