right of survivorship

Definition

noun
  • the fact that, on the death of a joint tenant, his or her rights and ownership pass to the surviving joint tenants and cannot be transferred under the terms of a will
    (Note The right of survivorship is also called by its Latin name: jus accrescendi.)
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