Family Law

Community Property

/ kuh-MYOO-nih-tee PROP-ur-tee /

Definition

Property acquired during marriage owned equally by both spouses.

Used in Context

“Community property laws apply in nine U.S. states.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: communitas, community

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