WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
joint′ ten′ancy, [Law.]
  1. Lawmakinga holding of property, either real or personal, by two or more persons with each sharing the undivided interest, the entire tenancy passing to the survivor or survivors. Cf. tenancy in common.

'joint tenancy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
joint tenant - jointure - tenancy in common

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