Universal title

Definition
: title acquired by the conveyance causa mortis of a specified proportion (as one-fourth) of all of the conveyor's property interests or all of a specified type of the conveyor's property interests esp. so that upon the conveyor's death the recipient stands as a universal successor <was a legatee under universal title>
b  : an instrument (as a deed) that is evidence of ownership
c  : See also certificate of title <paid tax and ~ fees>
2 a  : the name or heading of something (as a proceeding, statute, or book)
b  often cap : a division of a statutory or regulatory code or of an act <Title IX>

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