habendum

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noun

The part of a deed that formally defines the extent of ownership or tenancy granted.

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Meanings

nounhabendum (plural habendums)

plural habendums

  1. datedlawThe part of a deed that formally defines the extent of ownership or tenancy granted.

Origin

From Latin, neuter singular gerundive of habeo (“have", "own", "possess”): "that which must or should be possessed".

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APA

habendum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/habendum

MLA

“habendum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/habendum. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “habendum,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/habendum.

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