habendum
noun
ha·ben·dum
hə-ˈben-dəm
: the part of a deed that limits and defines an estate of ownership granted and sometimes the type of tenancy by which the estate is to be held
Note: The habendum is now often just a formality.
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“Habendum.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/habendum. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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