sev·er·al·ty (s v  r-l-t , svrl-)n. pl. sev·er·al·ties 1. The quality or condition of being separate and distinct. 2. Law a. A separate and individual right to possession or ownership that is not shared with any other person. b. Land, property, or an estate owned in severalty. c. The quality or condition of being held or owned in severalty. |
severalty [ˈsɛvrəltɪ]
n pl -ties
1. the state of being several or separate
2. (Law) (usually preceded by in) Property law the tenure of property, esp land, in a person's own right and not jointly with another or others
severalty
the ownership or holding of property by separate and individual right. See also separation.
See also: Property and Ownershipthe state or condition of being separate. See also property and ownership.
See also: Separation
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | severalty - the state of being several and distinct separation - the state of lacking unity |
| 2. | severalty - exclusive individual ownership ownership - the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others |
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