abstract of title

abstract of title definition

abstract of title

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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