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SEVERANCE

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

as pasture for the cattle of all the owners, and in some cases for the cattle of other persons as well; each owner is called a “severalty owner,” and his rights of pasture are called “severalty rights,” as opposed to the rights of persons not owners. Cooke, Incl. Acts, 47, 163n.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.