abalienation

noun — 2 senses

abalienation

noun

US /ˌæbˌeɪl.jəˈneɪ.ʃən/

Etymology From Latin abalienatio. Equivalent to abalienate + -ion.

1

Law Archaic The act of abalienating; alienation; estrangement; transferring a legal title.

2

Archaic The transfer of property, such as land, goods, or chattels, from one to another.

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