Property law refers to a legal field that focuses on the various aspects of property, including ownership, usage, and transfer. This area of law is integral to the smooth functioning of any society as it governs both personal and commercial transactions involving property. Some synonyms for property law include real estate law, land law, ownership law, estate law, and title law. Real estate law is the most commonly used term for this legal field, as it is concerned with transactions involving immovable property such as land and buildings. Ownership law and estate law focus on the rights and obligations of property owners while title law is concerned with the legal transfer of property ownership between parties.