Alienation
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000465
The voluntary act of transferring property, or a right in property, from one person to another, such as by sale or gift. This legal concept encompasses the complete and voluntary surrender of ownership and possession. A restraint on alienation is a clause in a deed or will that attempts to prohibit the recipient from selling or transferring their interest in the property.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000465 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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