Definition for SEV'ER-AL-TY

SEV'ER-AL-TY, n.

A state of separation from the rest, or from all others. An estate in severalty, is that which the tenant holds in his own right, without being joined in interest with any other person. It is distinguished from joint-tenancy, coparcenery and common. – Blackstone.

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