abstract of title

noun Law.

an outline history of the title to a parcel of real estate, showing the original grant, subsequent conveyances, mortgages, etc.
Also called brief of title.

Origin of abstract of title

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby abstract of title

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British Dictionary definitions for abstract of title

abstract of title

noun

property law a summary of the ownership of land, showing the original grant, conveyances, and any incumbrances