Several

Definition - adj
[Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin separalis, from Latin separ separate]
1 a  : of or relating separately to each individual involved
specif
: enforceable separately against each party <each promisor owed a ~ duty>
see also several liability at liability several obligation at obligation
b  : being separately or individually responsible, liable, or obligated <a ~ obligor>
compare joint
2  : separate or distinct from one another <to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the ~ States ­U.S. Constitution art. I>



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