What does severalty mean?
Definitions for severalty
ˈsɛv ər əl ti, ˈsɛv rəl-sev·er·al·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
discreteness, distinctness, separateness, severaltynoun
the state of being several and distinct
severaltynoun
exclusive individual ownership
Wiktionary
severaltynoun
the sole holding of property by someone.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Severaltynoun
State of separation from the rest.
Etymology: from several.
The jointure or advancement of the lady was the third part of the principality of Wales, the dukedom of Cornwal, and earldom of Chester, to be set forth in severalty. Francis Bacon.
Having considered the apertions in severalty, according to their particular requisites, I am now come to the casting and contexture of the whole work. Henry Wotton.
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severalty
Severalty is a term used in property law that refers to the state or condition of being separate or distinct. It typically involves ownership by one person alone, solely. In a condition of severalty, the rights, responsibilities, and control over the property belongs to one individual. It is the opposite of co-ownership or joint ownership.
Webster Dictionary
Severaltynoun
a state of separation from the rest, or from all others; a holding by individual right
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
severalty
The denomination under which disagreements respecting accounts amongst the part-owners of a ship are referred, either to equity courts, or the common law.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of severalty in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of severalty in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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