Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

joint and several

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.63 in modern English

Syllables: join-t and -sev-er-al
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Undertaken by or assigned to two or more parties, each having liability for the entire obligation.

Example Sentences

"The debt of a general partnership is a joint and several liability of each general partner."
"The full amount of the rent is the joint and several obligation of each signatory, including non-tenant co-signers, of the lease."

Questions

What does joint and several mean?: Undertaken by or assigned to two or more parties, each having liability for the entire obligation.

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