n. joint ownership of title by husband and wife, in which both ha...

When two or more persons jointly own a piece of property with equal interest. If one dies, the other receives that person's share. Also called Joint Tenancy.

Tenancy by the entirety refers to co-ownership limited to husband and wife, with the right to survivorship.

A special kind of ownership that's similar to joint tenancy but is only for married couples and, in a few states, same-sex couples who have registered with the state. It is available in about hal [..]

A form of joint ownership reserved for married persons; right of survivorship exists and neither spouse has a disposable interest during the lifetime of the other.

Definition A type of joint tenancy of property that provides right of survivorship and is available only to a married couple.

see tenancy

Tenancy by the entirety is a property ownership arrangement used in some states by married couples. If the couple owns a home as tenants by the entirety, neither one of them can dispose of their owner [..]

A joint tenancy between a husband and wife is generally known as a tenancy by the entirety. Tenancy by the entirety has some characteristics different than other joint tenancies, such as the inability [..]

See joint tenancy.

n. joint ownership of title by husband and wife, in which both have the right to the entire property, and, upon the death of one, the other has title (right of survivorship).

A type of joint tenancy of property that provides right of survivorship and is available only to a husband and wife. One spouse dies the property goes to the other spouse. Contrast with tenancy in common and joint tenancy.

An estate that exists only between husband and wife with equal right of possession and enjoyment during their joint lives with the right of survivorship, when one dies, the property goes to the surviving tenant.