TENANCY BY THE ENTIRETY
\tˈɛnənsi ba͡ɪ ðɪ ɛntˈa͡ɪɹɪti], \tˈɛnənsi baɪ ðɪ ɛntˈaɪɹɪti], \t_ˈɛ_n_ə_n_s_i b_aɪ ð_ɪ_ ɛ_n_t_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ɪ_t_i]\
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A special kind of property ownership that's only for married couples. Both spouses have the right to enjoy the entire property, and when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse gets title to the property (called a right of survivorship). It is similar to joint tenancy, but it is available in only about half the states.
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Nearby Words
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- tenant right