severalty

/ˈsɛvərəlti/
noun
  1. The state of being separate or individual; exclusive possession or ownership.
    • In severalty, each owner has complete control over their own property.
    • The concept of severalty is important in property law.
    • The land was held in severalty by the farmer, not shared with anyone else.
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