unities, four

unities, four
n.
The four conditions that must exist in order to create a joint tenancy under common law, including unity of interest, unity of time, unity of possession, and unity of title.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.

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