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Chain Of Title
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chain of title
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:the succession of conveyances of the title to a particular item of real property (as a house) NOTE: The chain of title is usually stated or shown in an abstract of title.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.