community property

noun

: property held jointly by a married couple

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According to California’s community property laws, marital assets must typically be divided equally in a divorce. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025 In a community property state, the community assets and income of the non-debtor spouse can be liable for the judgments of the debtor spouse. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Included in their community property will likely be The Honest Company, valued at $623 million and in which Alba holds a 5.4% stake. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025 In community property states such as California, both halves of the house get this step-up. Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for community property

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of community property was in 1848

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“Community property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20property. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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community property

see property

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