As used in this chapter:
(1) “Legislative body” means “legislative body” as defined in section 2001 of this title.
(2) “Property” means real estate.
(3) “Sewage system” means “sewage system” as defined in subdivision 3501(6) of this title.
(4) “Special assessment” means a tax assessed against one or more properties receiving the benefit of a particular public improvement, as distinguished from a tax on the entire grand list of a municipality.
(5) “Water system” means “water system” as defined in subdivision 3341(b)(2) of this title without reference to any determination by the water commission.