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abstract of title

The definition of an abstract of title is a brief history of the titleholders and liens on a piece of real estate.

(noun)

An example of an abstract of title is an overview of everyone who has ever owned a particular house.

See abstract of title in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a brief history of the ownership of a piece of real estate, from the original grant through the present holder, including a statement of liens to which it may be subject

See abstract of title in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A brief history of the transfers of a piece of land, including all claims that could be made against it.

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