Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

severalty

Noun

ˈsɛv(ə)rəlti

Definition

The state of being separate or distinct from others; individual ownership or possession.

Examples

The land was divided into parcels, each owned in severalty by different individuals.
In severalty, one person has full control over the property without sharing rights with others.

Meaning

Severalty refers to the condition of ownership by one person as opposed to joint ownership by multiple individuals. It indicates that the property or rights are held independently rather than collectively.